
Student Orientation Counselors
Student Orientation Counselors (SOCs) are current Washburn students who are here to help with your transition to college at Washburn University. SOCs are student who like to welcome new students and share their college experience with new students and families. Each year, we look to create a team of diverse identities, represent various different majors, hometowns, and involvement.
Applications are open for 2025!
The Student Orientation Counselor is a paid, hourly position for currently enrolled Washburn students. Students must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and plan to be enrolled for Fall 2025 semester. Apply online by Sunday, February 16, 2025.
2024 Student Orientation Counselors

Alex
- Psychology major, Leadership Studies minor

Bella
- Integrated Studies major, Leadership Studies, Sociology, Family & Human Services minors

Brynne
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement major, Spanish & Leadership Studies minors

Colton
- Psychology major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors

Desireé
- Psychology major, Spanish & Legal Studies minor

Edvin
- Exploratory major

Emma
- Integrated Studies major, Philosophy & Leadership Studies minors

Ethan
- Political Science major, Mass Media minor

Grace
- Forensic Investigation & Psychology majors, Leadership Studies minor

Gui
- Chemistry & Business majors, Digital Forensics minor

Jordy
- Business Administration major

K
- Computer Information Science major

Katie
- Human Services major, Psychology minor

Kirstyn
- Forensic Chemistry major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors

Kyna
- Radiologic Technology major, Business minor

Lily
- Psychology major, Leadership Studies minor

Lyna
- English major, Addiction Counseling minor

Maggie
- Political Science major, English minor

Mayah
- Social Work major, Leadership Studies & Psychology minors

Nehemiah
- Biology - Pre-Medicine major

Parker
- Social Work major

Raven
- Criminal Justice - Corrections, Family Services & Addiction Counseling majors, African American & African Diaspora Studies, Social Work minors

Sam
- Nursing major

Samarii
- Family & Human Services - Addiction Counseling, Psychology minor, Non-Profit Management & Trauma & Recovery certificates

Tiana
- Mass Media: Public Relations & Advertising; Leadership Studies & Religious Studies minors
GET IN TOUCH WITH New Student Orientation
Office of New Student Orientation
Plass Learning Resources Center 318
1731 SW Plass Ave
Topeka, KS 66621
Contact Us
Carissa Schmidtlein
Director of Student Orientation & Transition Programs
orientation@washburn.edu
785-670-1834
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