Your guides to becoming an Ichabod
Admissions Counselors can answer your questions about the application process, scholarships, living on campus and so much more.
Live in Shawnee County, Kansas? Choose your high school to find your counselor:
Kansas high school students, select your county to find your counselor:
If you're a high school student living outside of Kansas, please choose your state:
- Transferring from another institution? Interested in completing your degree? Jamie and Ian and would be more than happy to assist!
- Are you a non-degree seeking student? Meet Brett. He'll help you through the process!
The Office of Admissions is committed to supporting all incoming students during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more.
Joseph Tinsley
Director of Admissions
Hometown: Owensboro, Kentucky
Email: joseph.tinsley@washburn.edu
Office phone:785.670.1030
Favorite spot to relax on campus: The Garvey Fine Arts Center courtyard between White Concert Hall and the Mulvane Art Museum. It's very peaceful.
Advice for new Ichabods: Having fun and working hard in college goes together like peanut butter and jelly. The key is making sure to get the perfect balance.
Brett Johnson
Associate Director of Admissions
Hometown: Bonner Springs, Kansas
I work with students who: earned their high school diploma or GED over one year ago, but have not yet attended college since then.
Email: brett.johnson1@washburn.edu
Office phone: 785.670.1988
Advice for new Ichabods: Find something that interests you and become involved in it – could be Greek Life, Washburn Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, intramural sports, on-campus employment, or whatever else that interests you!
Favorite place to explore/eat in Topeka: First Fridays Art Walk in North Topeka (NOTO).
Favorite Washburn memory: As a student, painting up and cheering on our athletic teams on so many different occasions.
Nicole Vavra
Campus Visit & Event Coordinator
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
Email: nicole.vavra@washburn.edu
Office phone: 785.670.1289
Favorite Topeka restaurant: Tuptim Thai
A hidden gem on campus is… The Reading Room in the Living Learning Center
Maddy Broeckelman
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
I work with students from: Shawnee Heights, Southeast Kansas and Missouri
Email: magdalena.broeckelman@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.221.7120
Office phone: 785.670.1287
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: All new restaurants and shops downtown (especially The Pennant on Washburn night!)
Advice for New Ichabods: Post-its and planners are life. And be sure to take advantage of all the discounts with your Student ID!
Savanna Gaumer
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas
I work with students from: Hayden High School, Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School, Northeast Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and students who were home schooled or have earned their GED
Email: savanna.gaumer@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.3257
Office phone: 785.670.3810
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: Governor’s Mansion Trails
Advice for New Ichabods: Talk to your professors. They are here to help you achieve your goals.
Paige Vander Linden
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Burlington, Kansas
I work with students from: Seaman High School, Southcentral Kansas and Oklahoma
Email: paige.vanderlinden@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.4409
Office phone: 785.670.1652
Advice for new Ichabods: Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new things. That’s what college is all about!
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: NOTO Arts District
Indigo Wilson-Schmidt
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
I work with students from: Topeka High, Topeka West, Highland Park high schools, Hope Street Academy, Southwest Kansas and Texas
Email: indigo.wilson-schmidt@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.4530
Office phone: 785.670.3808
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: The Governor’s Mansion Trails
A hidden gem on campus is: the Quiet Study Room on the third floor of Mabee
Colin Truhe
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Salina, Kansas
I work with students from: Washburn Rural, Silver Lake, Rossville high schools, Northcentral and Northwest Kansas, and Colorado
Email: colin.truhe@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.4392
Office phone: 785.670.1626
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: Downtown Topeka
Favorite Topeka restaurant: Margarita's Jalisco (it's right across the street!)
Jamie Diers
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
I work with: transfer students
Email: jamie.diers@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.230.5113
Office phone: 785.670.1625
Advice for new Ichabods: Take advantage of all the resources on campus and embrace your college experience.
Be sure to get involved in... an organization tied to your major.
Ian Marples
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
I work with: transfer students
Email: ian.marples@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.3021
Office phone: 785.670.1904
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: Ward-Meade Park! The botanical gardens are great for a relaxing walk and you can cap it off with a visit to the Potwin Drug Store for an authentic root beer float!
Favorite Spot to relax on campus: The Garvey Fine Arts Center courtyard! Secluded with a bubbling fountain, perfect with a nice evening breeze.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Washburn University Admissions
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu
