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  • New Student Orientation

    New Student Orientation is an in-person event for new students starting at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech. New Student Orientation is required for all new students. During Orientation, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ gives information students need to succeed in and outside the classroom, including getting your student ID, activating 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ accounts, touring classrooms, and what you need to be ready for day one of class.

    Going to college is a big step. Bring someone with you to orientation to support you along the way, whether it is a parent, family, or friend. Orientation is a free event with parking and refreshments provided.

    To register for orientation, click on the orientation date you want and complete the sign-up

    To register for orientation, click on the orientation date you want and complete the sign-up. Students who are admitted to their program are able to pick an orientation date to start classes at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech.

    Students starting classes in summer 2026

    Please select the date you wish to attend an in-person orientation:

    If you cannot attend in-person, please select one of dates for online orientation:

    Students starting in fall 2026

    Orientations are organized by program. If you are unable to attend the assigned orientation date, please select one of the make-up orientation dates. Registration will open for fall orientations in early May.

    • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Practical Nursing prerequisites
      • Surgical Technology prerequisites
    • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
      • Cabinet & Millwork
      • Construction Technology
      • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
      • Engineering Drafting & Design
    • Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Electrical Technology
      • Industrial Machine & Maintenance Technology
      • Plumbing Technology
    • Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
      • Diesel Technology
      • Early Childhood Education
      • Graphics Technology
    • Friday, July 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
      • Emergency Medical Response (EMR) & Foundations of Healthcare: EMR
      • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
      • Medication Aide (CMA)
      • Nurse Aide (CNA)
      • Phlebotomy & Foundations of Healthcare: Phlebotomy
      • Sterile Processing
    • Friday, July 17, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
      • Foundations of Healthcare: CNA
      • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
      • Practical Nursing (PN)
    • Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Auto Collision & Refinishing Technology
      • Auto Service Technician
    • Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
      • Culinary Arts
      • Information Systems Technology
      • Machining & Manufacturing Technology
    • Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Cosmetology
    • Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
      • Welding

    Make-up Orientations

    • Friday, July 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM

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    To use all of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's online tools and technology, you must first activate your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student account. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ uses one login and password for our online tools and technology.

    Need further support? Contact our ITS Department at 785.670.3000 or at support@washburn.edu.

    Desire2Learn: Online platform for classes

    Desire2Learn (D2L)

     is our online platform for learning and teaching. You will interact with each of your instructors for classes through D2L, for both in-person and online courses. For each class, you can find your syllabus, upload assignments, view class progress and grades, and find lectures, rubrics, discussion boards or quizzes.

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    My51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: How to enroll

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     is our student portal where you can search and enroll for classes, complete a housing application, pay your student bill, review your financial aid award, apply for student jobs and search for textbooks.

    Navigate Student app: Academic planning

    Navigate

     is a tool that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ uses for academic planning, scheduling appointments with advisors, finding study buddies and tutoring help and enroll for classes*.

    Download Navigate Student app

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    51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is a Microsoft Office 365 school. Office 365 programs are free for faculty, staff, and students and can be installed on up to five devices. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ email accounts are used in .

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    Contact

    For questions about orientation, contact Carissa Schmidtlein, Director of Student Orientation & Transition Programs, at orientation@washburn.edu or 785.670.1834. Se habla español.

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