Washburn Institute of Technology was officially established in 1964. The school has completed major remodeling projects, having grown from one building in 1966 to a 43-acre, multi-building campus providing today’s valued technical training. Washburn Tech has 110 full-time staff including 70 faculty members offering 39 certificate programs to approximately 1,250 students, more than 50% of whom are postsecondary. The school also has Continuing Education and a Business and Industry Center with 35 part-time faculty offering continuing education courses and customized training to area businesses. Technical education in Kansas is overseen by the Technical Education Authority, a division of the Kansas Board of Regents through which Washburn Tech receives supplemental funding. For more information about Washburn Tech, visit www.washburntech.edu.

Washburn University and Washburn University Institute of Technology (i.e., Washburn Tech) have a unique affiliation agreement for offering programs within the state of Kansas. Washburn Tech offers certificate programs and associate of applied science degrees with supervision and approval from administrators at Washburn University, the Washburn University Board of Regents, the Kansas Board of Regents (Technical Education Authority), and the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, some programs are reviewed by specific discipline-based accrediting agencies. Washburn University and Washburn Tech are governed by an appointed, independent, 9-member Board of Regents.

Washburn Institute of Technology has three campuses in Topeka:

• Huntoon Campus: 5724 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KS
• Washburn Tech East:  2014 SE Washington St., Topeka, KS
• Cosmetology:  109 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS

Cafe

Vending machines are available and provide a variety of snacks and drinks. No food is allowed in classrooms or laboratory areas without instructor approval.

Library

Washburn Tech students have access to the libraries on the Washburn University campus at 1700 S.W. College Avenue.