Washburn UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Washburn University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Summer 2026 Second Five-Week Session
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
  5. Summer 2027 Full Session
  6. Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Session
  7. Fall 2027
  8. Spring 2028
  9. Summer 2028 First Five-Week Session
  10. Summer 2028 Full Session
  11. Summer 2028 Second Five-Week Session

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Campus language

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15 terms

B

Bod Bucks
Campus currency loaded onto the iCard for use at dining locations and select off-campus vendors.
Bods
Short for Ichabods, the nickname for Washburn students, faculty, and athletic teams.
BODS
While the mascot, it is often used in organization titles like 'Bods Feed Bods' (the campus food pantry).

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans events like concerts and movie nights.

I

Ichabod
The unique mascot of the university, named after founder Ichabod Washburn.
Ichabod's
The casual cafe and grill located within the Memorial Union.

K

Kuehne
Kuehne Hall, one of the smaller, traditional residence halls often paired with West Hall.

L

Lincoln
Lincoln Hall, a modern residence hall located near the Memorial Union.
LLC
The Living Learning Center, a primary residence hall for freshmen and upperclassmen.

T

The Bod
A common shorthand reference to the mascot or the general student spirit.
The Corner Store
A convenience store located in the Memorial Union for snacks and quick meals.
The Union
The Memorial Union, which houses the main dining hall and food court area.
The Village
Washburn Village, an apartment-style housing complex on the north side of campus.

W

WSGA
Washburn Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
WUPD
Washburn University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Bods on the Go
The campus initiative providing information on transit and local transportation options.
D2L
Desire2Learn, the learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
Garvey
Garvey Fine Arts Center, home to the music, art, and theatre departments.
Henderson
Henderson Learning Resources Center, a major building for classrooms and faculty offices.
iCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
lincoln_dining
Lincoln Dining
Mabee
Mabee Library, the main campus library and study hub.
Morgan
Morgan Hall, the central administrative building that also contains many general education classrooms.
MyWashburn
The web portal used by students to register for classes, check financial aid, and access email.
Navigate
The mobile app and platform used for scheduling academic advising appointments.
Petro
Petro Allied Health Center, which houses the gym, athletic offices, and health-related classrooms.
Stoffer
Stoffer Science Hall, the primary building for science labs and mathematics.
the_market
The Market

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Topeka for Washburn University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Topeka.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

87

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

34

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Topeka Metro

Nearest Airports

Topeka Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

14 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lots 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and S

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Always open to everyone; includes accessible parking stalls.

Lots 18, E, P, and R

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Restricted use during the day.

Campus News

Latest updates from Washburn University

Washburn University's Football game ends in a tie due to extreme heat

The game against Colorado School of Mines was called in overtime due to extreme heat, resulting in a 16-16 tie.

Sep 5, 2026

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Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing Mobile Health Van Begins Fall Community Visits

The mobile health van began its fall community visits on September 1 to provide health services to the Topeka area.

Aug 26, 2026

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Washburn University Invites the Public to Crane Observatory Open Viewing Sessions

The university announced public viewing sessions at the Crane Observatory located on top of Stoffer Science Hall.

Aug 24, 2026

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Campus Crime Notification: Suspects last seen leaving Lincoln Hall in a silver SUV. Contact WUPD with information.

Campus Crime Notification: Suspects last seen leaving Lincoln Hall in a silver SUV. Contact WUPD with information.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Washburn University

Fire Safety Training

September 8, 2026

Washburn Tech

Fire safety training session from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Meet the Greeks

September 8, 2026

Washburn Campus

An event to meet members of various Greek organizations on campus.

Reaccreditation Celebration

September 8, 2026

Washburn University Social Work Department

The Social Work department will celebrate the reaccreditation of the BSW and MSW programs with muffins.

Sorority Recruitment Tabling

September 8, 2026

Washburn Campus

Information and recruitment tabling for campus sororities.

Simulated Career Fair

September 9, 2026

Washburn Campus

A simulated career fair event for students to practice networking and professional skills.

Battle of the Books

September 11, 2026

Mabee Library

Final day to submit brackets for the Battle of the Books competition.

Alumni Association After Hours

September 25, 2026

Washburn Tech North - 5724 SW Huntoon

Event sponsored by Washburn Tech at Washburn Tech North. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Washburn University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

8 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Alpha Delta (Greek)

Capacity: 30

Kuehne Hall

Room types: suite

Lincoln Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: single suite, double suite, private suite

Living Learning Center (LLC)

Capacity: 400

Room types: suite

Phi Delta Theta House

The Village

Room types: 2-4 occupants

Washburn Village Apartments

Capacity: 192

Room types: apartment

West Hall

Capacity: 8

Room types: suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@washburnu.edu

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