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 will open for 2026 in November 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 2026 semester.

Questions about the SOC position? Contact Carissa Schmidtlein at carissa.schmidtlein@washburn.edu.

2025 Student Orientation Counselors

Alex

Alex

  • Psychology major, Leadership Studies minor
Binx

Binx

  • English major, Addiction Counseling minor
Colton

Colton

  • Psychology major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors
Grace

Grace

  • Forensic Investigation & Psychology majors, Leadership Studies minor
Gui

Gui

  • Chemistry & Business majors, Digital Forensics minor
Jordy

Jordy

  • Business Administration major
Katie

Katie

  • Human Services major, Psychology minor
Kirstyn

Kirstyn

  • Forensic Chemistry major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors
Mayah

Mayah

  • Social Work major, Leadership Studies & Psychology minors
Raven

Raven

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

Samarii

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

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, Room 318
1731 SW Plass Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

Contact Us
Carissa Schmidtlein
Director of Student Orientation & Transition Programs
orientation@washburn.edu
785.670.1834
Se habla español

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