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Home / About Lewis & Clark About Lewis & Clark Students throughout all three of our schools—the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the School of Law—come to Lewis & Clark to make a difference and turn purpose into practice, gaining the skills, knowledge, and networks to build meaningful careers. Through immersive educational experiences, L&C students, staff, faculty, and alumni engage deeply with the world as it is, in order to create the world as it could be. Get Your Bachelor’s Degree Learn More About the Law School Explore the Graduate School Interconnected Learning We offer an immersive, career-accelerating education grounded in real-world issues, so students gain lasting skills and build pathways for lifelong success and meaningful impact. Our academics are rigorous and challenging, but you will be supported every step of the way by your advisors, your professors, and your peers. The connections you discover between your classes and high-impact learning experiences are great preparation for an ever-changing world and a future career where critical thinking and creative problem solving skills are valued. Undergraduate Academic Programs Law School Academics Graduate School Academic Departments 4 Our undergraduate campus has four locations to grab meals, coffee, and snacks. Best L&C has earned the 2025-2026 Private Colleges of Distinction recognition. 100% 100 percent of the institution’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy. #2 Lewis & Clark is number two on Niche’s 2025 list of Best College Campuses in Oregon . 100+ College Outdoors offers over 100 trips per year. When looking for colleges, I was searching for a high academic institution that allowed me to continue my athletic career. Kate Meinhard BA ’26 Cleveland, Ohio More about Kate It was important to me that college would be not only a place where I could explore my academic interests, but somewhere I could build a life for the next four years, and my tour made it apparent L&C was the place I could do this, something which has only been confirmed as I spend more time here. Davis Berry BA ’27 Vista, California More about Davis I decided to attend Lewis & Clark because it is far more diverse than the other institutions I applied to and because there are a lot of hiking trails and parks nearby that I was interested in walking through on a regular basis. Drew Blauth BA ’23 Redlands, California More about Drew Affordable Excellence Investing in your education is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make. Lewis & Clark’s Office of Financial Aid creates solutions to serve undergraduate, graduate, and law students from diverse economic backgrounds. Last year, we awarded more than $74 million in institutional aid. Figuring out how to finance your education can be daunting, but we are here to help every step of the way. Affording Your Degree Diverse Career Opportunities The remarkable accomplishments of our alumni showcase the wide variety of possibilities that are available after graduation. The critical thinking skills that are at the heart of every liberal arts major prepare our undergraduate students for advanced degrees, ground-breaking careers, and prestigious Fulbright grants and Peace Corps positions. Our graduate students earn advanced degrees with a unique focus on social justice and graduate ready to serve students and clients thanks to extensive hands-on experience in the classroom or a clinical counseling setting. Our law students have the choice between multiple specializations in nationally recognized programs, multiple clinics and other hands-on practical skills options, and are ready for any career they choose thanks to the highest bar passage rate of all Oregon law schools. All of our students have access to career-readiness experience that you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Your Career Starts at L&C Graduate Career and Licensing Services Law Career Services Skill Development Hands-on learning is a pillar of all three of our schools’ education models, and a reason why our students are better prepared for careers or future degrees. Our undergraduate students gain real-world experience through internships, by leading an academic symposium, conducting graduate-level collaborative research with faculty, and much more. Our graduate students apply their coursework in a real teaching and counseling environment and gain critical insights that can only be gleaned by working in the field. Our law students learn from experts and network with the robust legal community in Portland, all while acquiring hands-on experience through the L&C Advocacy Center, clinics, externships, and a practice courtroom. Internships Graduate Partnerships Experiential Legal Learning A Voice for Change Lewis & Clark is deeply committed to matters related to sustainability. Our research and actions extend beyond the classroom into Portland and the wider world. We build on best practices while recognizing the interrelatedness of ecology, economy, and equity. Over the last decade, we’ve made sustainable endowment policies including environmental, social, governance criteria (ESG), fossil fuel divestment strategies, and an institutional net zero investment policy, which has us on track to completely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from our portfolio by 2040. Sustainability Diverse Minds With a Shared Vision As an educational institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Lewis & Clark engages in efforts to foster a multi-identity community where all feel supported and a sense of belonging, while being challenged to venture from their comfort zone as they grow and learn. Our caring community models the collaboration needed to make an impact, so students develop the expertise and mindset to excel in their careers and lead purposeful lives of consequence. Equity and Inclusion Champion Athletics Lewis & Clark’s 21 varsity sports teams—composed of almost 20 percent of our undergraduate students—compete mainly in the Northwest Conference against eight NCAA Division III institutions. Our outstanding athletic facilities, including newly renovated Huston Sports Complex, mean our student-athletes get the best in the classroom and on the field. Athletics A Global Education Lewis & Clark’s commitment to creating global citizens has been evident in our unique approach to overseas study since 1962. In fact, at a time when overseas study programs were few and far between—and programs outside Western Europe even less common—Lewis & Clark started its overseas study program by making the bold decision to send students across the Pacific to Japan for a semester of learning and adventure. We have continued to be a leader in overseas study ever since. Overseas and Off-Campus Programs Find Your People We offer a culture that sparks curiosity and celebrates authenticity, so students can embrace their true selves and develop the courage to lead with intention. Our diverse student body is made up of American students, international students, and students in between (Third Culture Kids), all learning together by sharing their cultures, beliefs, and worldviews. Your Pacific Northwest Home Love Where You Live and Study Our location in Portland, Oregon, provides countless professional opportunities in a vibrant, progressive city with endless networking, entertainment, and cultural resources—just one of the many reasons to earn your degree at Lewis & Clark. Portland, OR Upcoming Events April 23: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Dropins April 23: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Japanese Office Hours with Mayu! April 23: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Sexual Health & Consent (SHAC) Workshop Calling all first year students: Sign up and attend one of our upcoming Sexual Health and Consent workshops to learn about healthy relationships, contraception, STI prevention, consent, and resources to help support you! April 23: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Long Night Against Procrastination Join us at the Writing Center for the Long Night Against Procrastination on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM. Drop in for a communal workspace with Writing Center tutors and snacks! April 23: 7:30pm 2026 Theatre Thesis Festival April 22 - April 25 More events→ Main 503-768-7000 Undergraduate Admissions 503-768-7040 admissions@lclark.edu Graduate Admissions 503-768-6200 gseadmit@lclark.edu Law Admissions 503-768-6613, 800-303-4860 lawadmss@lclark.edu
