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
- Psychology major, Leadership Studies minor
Binx
- English major, Addiction Counseling minor
Colton
- Psychology major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors
Grace
- Forensic Investigation & Psychology majors, Leadership Studies minor
Gui
- Chemistry & Business majors, Digital Forensics minor
Jordy
- Business Administration major
Katie
- Human Services major, Psychology minor
Kirstyn
- Forensic Chemistry major, Biology & Leadership Studies minors
Mayah
- Social Work major, Leadership Studies & Psychology minors
Raven
- Criminal Justice - Corrections, Family Services & Addiction Counseling majors, African American & African Diaspora Studies, Social Work minors
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, 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
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