Meet Your Admissions Counselors

The Admissions Team

Our Admissions Team will walk you through the enrollment process from the very beginning. From exploring career options to a campus tour, our staff will be with you every step of the way. If you have questions, this team has answers! Our office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call us at 785.670.2200 or send an email to tech-info@washburn.edu.

Ian Marples

Ian, associate director of Tech Admissions, is a Washburn University graduate who's worked in student services at both Washburn University and now Washburn Tech. He has a passion for helping students find the right career and successfully enter the workforce.

Jimisha Flowers

Jimisha moved from Illinois to join the Washburn family. She's worked in higher education for two years and enjoys supporting students through the college journey. Jimisha can't wait to meet you!

Nicholas Hunt

Nicholas is an alum of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. The St. Louis native started with us in July 2022. He aspires to stimulate the ambitions of students and promote academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

School Assignments

Our admissions counselors are dedicated to specific high schools in our service area. Learn which counselor is assigned to work with your school.

ChapLynn Askins

ChapLynn works with the following schools:

Alma/Wabaunsee
Holton High School
Jackson Heights
Rossville
Royal Valley
Sabetha
Seaman
Seneca (Nemaha Central)
Silver Lake
St. Marys
St. Marys Academy
Shawnee Heights
Wetmore
Wamego

Contact ChapLynn by calling 785.670.3341 or emailing chaplynn.askins@washburn.edu.

Jimisha Flowers

Jimisha works with the following schools:

Baldwin High School
Burlingame High School
Capital City High School
Eudora High School
GED
Highland Park High School
Lawrence & Free State High Schools
Lyndon High School
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School
Mission Valley High School
Osage Ciy High School
Santa Fe Trail High School
West Franklin High School

Contact Jimisha by calling 785.670.3340 or emailing jimisha.flowers@washburn.edu.

Nicholas Hunt

Nicholas works with the following schools:

Hope Street
Jefferson County North
Jeff West High School
McLouth
Oskaloosa
Perry Lecompton High School
Tonganoxie
Topeka High
Topeka West
Valley Falls High School

Contact Nicholas by calling 785.670.3342 or nicholas.hunt@washburn.edu.

Ian Marples

Ian Marples, associate director of Tech Admissions, is working with the following schools:

Hayden High School
Heritage Christian
IQ Academy
International
Washburn Rural High School

Contact Ian by calling 785.670.2373 or ian.marples@washburn.edu.

Schedule a Visit

Connect with Washburn Tech through an in-person visit! You'll be able to build a customized schedule that allows you to:

Visit with an admissions counselor.
Take a tour of campus and stop by particular programs of interest.
Chat with instructors and possibly current students from the program(s) of your choosing.

To schedule your visit, reach out to one of our admissions counselors at 785.670.2200 or tech-info@washburn.edu.

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Virtual Tour

Building Your Best Self

Our Admissions Team will make sure you are prepared for the first day of class and beyond. After connecting with your admissions counselor, mark your calendar for New Student Orientation (NSO). During this visit to campus, you will receive your schedule, an i-Card, order books and tools plus learn about any uniform requirements.

Testing Schedule

Incoming students are required to take the Accuplacer test, covering math and reading comprehension. Check the schedule to learn which testing time works for you.

Money Questions?

Paying for college can be a challenge. Tuition for high school students is paid by the state of Kansas. Options for post-secondary students include financial aid and scholarships.