Acronyms
Each student is assigned a unique one of these as an identifier for them across campus. It can be found on their student ID card.
What is WIN? (Washburn Identification Number)
I woke up with a fever and I need to be checked out. Where do I go…?
What is Student Health Services (SHS)?
This building houses dining options, WSGA, OSID, and the Ichabod Shop.
What is the Memorial Union?
These students have “been there, done that” at WU and are part of the teaching team in WU101 courses.
Who is a peer educator?
This term refers to a student who neither parent(s) or legal guardian(s) completed a bachelor’s degree, regardless of other relatives.
What is a First-Generation student?
Check out the First Gen Office and We Are F1rst!
This website houses all of your courses, where you can find the syllabus, course schedule, assignments, etc.
What is D2L? (Desire 2 Learn)
I want to work out, play intramural sports, or take a group fitness class. Where do I go…?
What is the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC)?
You can go to this place for a place to study, use computers and printers, and get help with research in electronic journals.
What is the University Library? (Located in Plass!)
A faculty or staff member who provides guidance to students on course schedules and planning to stay on track for graduation?
Who is an academic advisor?
A series of events throughout the first few months of classes to give students opportunities to have fun, meet new people, join student organizations, and find their place in the Washburn community.
What is Weeks or Welcome?
At this ‘one-stop’ location, they can help you with a range of questions related to admissions, business office, financial aid, and registrar.
What is SOS?(Student One Stop)
I am feeling overwhelmed and anxious and want a confidential place to talk to a licensed professional. Where do I go…?
What is Counseling, Advocacy, and Prevention services?
This office provides reasonable accommodations to promote accessibility for students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
What is Student Accessibility Services?
This office helps Washburn students and alumni with deciding on majors & careers and job search preparation & execution.
Who is the Career Engagement Office (CEO)?
These foundational courses are required for all undergraduate students, regardless of major. There are three main categories: humanities, natural science/mathematics, and social sciences.
What is general education?
This act protects the privacy of students’ educational records and was enacted in 1974.
What is FERPA? (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
My laptop suddenly won’t connect to the campus wi-fi or I can’t log in to my student accounts. Where do I go…?
What is the ITS help desk? (Bennett Hall)
You can go to this place to visit the School of Nursing or come to a basketball or volleyball game.
What is the Petro Allied Health Center?
This person is the President of Washburn University.
Who is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek?
This app helps you choose the right major, schedule appointments, and understand requirements for things like financial aid and course registration.
What is Navigate?
This opportunity at Washburn allows students to enhance their learning through direct interaction with faculty and outside of the classroom experiences in one of four areas: leadership, community service, international experience, or scholarly/creative endeavors.
What is WTE? (Washburn Transformational Experience)
I am struggling in MA112 Contemporary College Mathematics and I need help with my assignments. Where do I go…?
What is the Math Lab? (Located in Plass!)
Depending on the Math course you need help with, you can also check out Math Tutoring in Morgan Hall!
This space offers free admission to over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, 4 art classrooms, 2 sculpture gardens, an interactive art lab, and over 5,000 works of art.
What is the Mulvane Art Museum?
At this service located in Plass, you can receive help with homework, preparing for exams, and writing/proofing papers.
Who is Tutoring Services?
Also check out the online tutoring services in D2L!
This is Washburn food and commodities pantry. Students can access free groceries, household and hygiene items, and even books and school supplies. The pantry is free for all students.
What is Bods Feeding Bods?