1978, Weimar College opened on the semester system. It now offers a BA in Christian Education, BA in Religion, BBA in Business Administration, BS in Natural Sciences, AS in Nursing, BS in Nursing, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a lifestyle and health coach certificate. In the past, Weimar College was affiliated with Griggs University. According to the college 2011-2012 academic bulletin, this affiliation enabled completion of select degrees through Griggs University. In the fall of 2012, Weimar College discontinued their association with Griggs University and no longer offer Griggs University credits. Perusal of accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) began during the 2009-2010 academic year as reflected in the corresponding academic bulletin. The WASC Senior College and University Commission granted eligibility to Weimar Institute during the 2015-2016 academic year. In February 2017, the institute was granted candidacy status for a period of five years during which the college could advance to initial accreditation if the commission's qualifications were met. According to the March 2017 accreditation progress report, the institute was scheduled to receive a visit from the WASC commission to determine eligibility for initial accreditation in the fall of 2018. In the subsequent commission report, the institute was granted initial accreditation for a period of six years retroactive to January 1, 2018. The university also has approval to operate under the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Nursing program On May 18, 2011, the college requested a study of the feasibility of starting an associate degree Nursing program. It has a state-approved pre-nursing program and started an associate's degree program in nursing that began in Fall 2015, with state approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing. In May 2019, the institute announced a new bachelor of science in nursing program which accepted its first cohort of students for the fall of 2019. See also Independent ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church References External links Weimar Academy NEWSTART Program Colfax, California Companies based in Placer County, California Education in Placer County, California Educational institutions established in 1978 1978 establishments in California High schools in Placer County, California Independent ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Unaccredited Christian universities and colleges in the United States Unaccredited institutions of higher learning in California Universities and colleges affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Seventh-day Adventist universities and colleges in the United States