Washburn University (WU) is committed to assisting students who plan to transition to the WU campus.Admissions counselors are available for questions about the admission process, the transferability of previous coursework and referrals to departmental advisors. The following steps apply to students who are wanting to pursue further education at Washburn University.

step one:

go to and then:

  1. click the admissions tab
  2. choose apply now
  3. click on apply for undergraduate admission here!
  4. choose the create profile link along the top
  5. create an account

step two:

fill-out an online application for admission

  1. much of the form will be populated with your account information
  2. Washburn Tech studentsdo not have to pay the WU application fee.
  3. If you are a current (or recent) Washburn Tech student, Washburn University already has your transcript on file.

step three:

arrange a campus visit

Call the Washburn Admissions Office at 877.281.2637

learn your financial aid options

Contact the Washburn University Financial Aid Office at 785.670.1151 or visit the Student Service Center in Morgan Hall, Room 152. If you have received financial aid through Washburn Tech, Washburn University will have access to your records.

Continuing your Ichabod experience is an exciting decision! If you need assistance with the process, you may email .

Washburn Tech(WIT) students have a unique opportunity to complete an associate degree through Washburn University (WU). These programs require course work at both WU and WIT.

Completed WIT program / Certificate
Credit / Washburn Degree / Required
at WU
Advanced Systems Technology / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Auto Collision / 50 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Auto Service Technician / 52 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Building Technology / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Business Bookkeeping & Accounting / 48 / Office Administration-AA / 27
Cabinet/Millwork / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Climate & Energy Control Technologies / 44 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Commercial & Heavy Construction / 43 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Computer Repair & Networking / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Culinary Arts / 48 / Culinary Arts-AA / 27
Diesel Technology / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Early Childhood Professional / 24 / Human Services - AA / 39
Graphics Technology / 48 / Design Technology-AA / 27
Heavy Diesel Construction Technology / 59 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Legal Office Professional / 48 / Office Administration-AA / 27
Legal Office Professional / 48 / Legal Studies-AA / 39
Machine/Tool Technology / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27
Medical OfficeSpecialist / 48 / Office Administration-AA / 27
Surgical Technology / 53 / Associate of Science-AS / 30
Technical Drafting / 48 / Design Technology-AS / 27
Welding / 48 / Industrial Technology-AS / 27

Students must have completed one of the above programs or be concurrently enrolled in 12 credit hours at Washburn Tech to be eligible for Washburn University tuition reduction. Students must complete WU associate degree requirements within six years of WU start date. Some WU courses may have prerequisitesor require placement scores. For more information, contact Mitch Higgs at 785.670.1282 for an appointment.