Why should I attend Weimar instead of a local community college?
If you are looking for a school where you can ground your faith in solid Biblical knowledge, Weimar College is the place for you. Many students opt to come here for a year or two before moving on to complete a degree that we do not offer. Your time spent here is invested in a life-long relationship with God and in service to others.
FINANCES
How much does it cost for one year?
Just under $16,000. All students participate in the work education program where they work 10-16 hours a week and receive a scholarship from $1200 to $1920 per semester, depending on the number of hours worked. All monies earned are applied towards tuition. This includes room & board, tuition and general fees.
How many hours must I work?
All students are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Students with financial need may apply to work additional hours depending on job availability.
How can I afford to pay for college?
If you do literature evangelism for the summer, we will match 50% of all of your earnings that you put into your account with no limit (cap). For example, if you earn $3,000, we will give you $1,500 so you will have $4,500 towards your tuition. If you work at a summer camp, we will match 50% of your earnings up to $1,000. If you have been overseas as a student missionary for at least 12 months, there is a maximum scholarship of $1,000. All scholarships are divided over two semesters.
We also encourage you to ask your local church, friends & family and relatives to see if they will be willing to sponsor you.
How much do I need to have in hand to start in the fall?
You will need at least $3,000 to start classes and if you are not paying the year in advance, you will need to have a payment plan that has been approved by the Student Finance Office.
Can I get a discount?
Yes, if you pay the year’s fees in full at the beginning of the fall semester, you can get a 5% discount on tuition only. This only applies to cash, check or money order payments.
You can also get a 5% discount per person on tuition only if you and a sibling are enrolled at the academy or the college simultaneously.
Do you have discounts for village students, or Seventh-day Adventists?
No, our tuition fees are the same for everyone.
I live in the community, can I take just one class? How much does it cost?
Yes, you can take just one class. All you need to do is fill out a simple form. The tuition charge is $397 per credit ($1191 for a 3-credit class) and there are some miscellaneous additional fees.
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APPLYING TO WEIMAR COLLEGE
When is the application deadline?
We recommend you apply as soon as possible, as housing is at a premium. International students should plan on enough time to submit paperwork and apply for a student visa.
Where can I find your application materials?
You can download them here. You can’t fill them out online, but you can print them and fax them to 530.637.4408 or mail them to PO Box 486, Weimar, CA 95736. If you prefer, you can contact the Director of Admissions at 530.422.7950 or email her at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to request an application packet.
What do I need for admission to Weimar College?
You will need to submit the application forms (you can download the forms here). You will also need to have graduated from high-school, have a GED, or be a transfer student from another college or university.
I am an international student. Please tell me what I need for admissions.
You will need to fill out the same paperwork for regular students. You must also demonstrate on your financial plan worksheet that you have sufficient funds to attend Weimar College. Notarized bank statements for all your sponsors must be submitted. After you have been accepted to Weimar College, you must deposit the $2500 foreign student deposit. Then the I-20 will be issued and sent to you by Fed-Ex, after which you must make an appointment with the US embassy in your home country to apply for an F-1 student visa.
If this is the first time you are studying in the US, you cannot enter the country more than 30 days before classes begin. If you are already studying at another school in the US, after depositing the foreign student deposit, you must fill out a Transfer Verification Form after which we will issue your new I-20. Transfer students do not have to return to their home country; as long as you are a full-time student your F-1 status is valid.
You also need to have TOEFL scores if you have not been studying at a school in the US. The minimum scores are:
U. of M. 85
TOEFL test:
- Paper-based: 525
- Computer-based: 195
- Internet-based: 79 (minimum of 19 in Reading, 14 in Listening, 18 in Speaking, and 18 in Writing)
I am coming with my family. Do you have married student housing?
We currently do not have any married or family housing on campus. You will have to find housing in the area; the closest towns are Colfax and Auburn.
Can I transfer credits from the college/university I am currently attending?
Yes, you may transfer credits. There is no limit on the number of credits you transfer, but you are required to complete a minimum of one semester of classes at Weimar College before graduating with a 2-year degree and a minimum of one year of classes at Weimar College for a 4-year degree. The registrar can do an unofficial degree audit before you are accepted, and after you have started classes at Weimar College, the Academic Standards Committee will review your transfer classes and see which ones they will accept towards your degree. If you have taken classes elsewhere that do not apply toward your degree, those credits may be considered as elective credits.
I’m thinking of going to AFCOE/I’ve graduated from AFCOE. Can my credits transfer to Weimar College?
Yes, AFCOE credits transfer to Weimar College. If you attended AFCOE before they were affiliated with Griggs University, then you will need to pay $80 per credit to transfer in your classes to Weimar College (we can send you a form). The AFCOE credits fulfill approximately one semester of either of the Religion degrees.
Is there an age-limit on students?
No, there is no age limit. Our students have ranged from 17 to 70 years of age. All ages are welcome, though the majority of the students are from 18-22 years of age.
Are only Seventh-day Adventists accepted at Weimar?
Weimar College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, gender, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. Committed Christians are welcome at Weimar provided they participate in all activities and support the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Can I come and visit Weimar to see if I want to study there?
Yes, you may come and visit anytime. Please call us at 530.422.7950 so we can arrange your stay. You can have a campus tour, eat up to three meals in our vegan cafeteria, and stay in the dorm for a night. If you would like to stay longer, please call the Inn at 530.422.7933 to make a reservation.
How many students do you have enrolled?
We have 27 students enrolled at the college and anticipate that number to increase in the Spring 2010 semester. Housing is limited as we share the campus with AFCOE students (a four-month intensive evangelism training program) but the college and AFCOE students live in the same dorms, eat in the cafeteria, do outreach and have social activities together.
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ACADEMICS
What programs do you offer? How long is each program?
We offer a 1-year medical missionary certificate with emphasis in massage and hydrotherapy, 1.5 years of pre-nursing classes, a 4-year pre-med course, 2 and 4-year degrees in Religion, and a 1-year Media Ministry certificate. Look for new programs coming in the fall of 2010.
What is a daily schedule like?
Our current class schedule can be viewed here. Most classes meet twice a week for a 2-hour block while others meet three or four times a week for a 1-hour block. Classes are scheduled so you have a four-hour block of time to work.
Are you an accredited college? Do credits transfer?
We are not an accredited college but we are approved by the state of California. We are also affiliated with Griggs University and a large number of pre-approved classes taken at Weimar College are put onto a Griggs University transcript and are transferable to Seventh-day Adventist Colleges or Universities.
Do you offer online courses?
No, we do not currently offer online courses. We are affiliated with Griggs University and they offer online and correspondence courses. You can find more information online at www.griggs.edu or by calling 1.800.782.4769.
Do you offer summer classes?
We are currently not planning to offer any summer classes this summer.
Do you have a job placement program?
No, we do not offer job placement counseling, however, we do post job openings and several ministries regularly visit our campus for recruiting purposes.
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