“[The Ichabod Success Institute] helped me feel like I belong.”- Ellie, Washburn University student
The Ichabod Success Institute is a 4-day camp that will assist in students' transition to college. We will support Washburn Ichabods' future successes by:
  • Strengthening students' sense of belonging
  • Fostering students' self-efficacy
  • Developing students' academic interests

When:
9:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3rd - Thursday, Aug. 6th, 2026

Eligible Students:
Shawnee County Promise Scholars

Registration Deadline:
June 22nd, 2026

Benefits:

Secure a renewable scholarship (see details below)
• Attend workshops to learn collegiate skills
• Experience college life with a cohort of incoming first-year students
• Meet knowledgeable mentors
• Receive a Washburn swag bag
• Earn an extra $100 in Bod Bucks with perfect 4-day attendance. Bod Bucks can be used most places on campus including the bookstore, dining halls, and vending machines.

Scholarship Opportunity:
Washburn University has partnered with a generous donor who has agreed to provide scholarship support for participants in the Ichabod Success Institute. Renewable scholarships are available for students who successfully complete the Ichabod Success Institute this Fall. Successful participation is defined as attending 3 of the 4 days of the Ichabod Success Institute. In the past, the awards have ranged from $1,000-$3,500 per semester. The exact amount will be determined based on the availability of funds and the number of qualifying students. Awards can be used for tuition, fees, books, and/or living expenses.

It will cost eligible students nothing.
No. This is a non-residential program. Students need a reliable form of transportation to commute to campus each day.
Yes. The program will provide lunch for each student Monday-Thursday.
Yes. Contact Heather Popejoy for more information at heather.popejoy@washburn.edu.
Be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours)

Make "good academic progress" as determined by the Associate Dean of Student Success in collaboration with the student's advisor and/or success coach each fall.
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