About Lewis & Clark
Pursue New Ways of Knowing
Lewis & Clark is a private institution with a public conscience, and a close-knit campus with global reach. Students and faculty 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—pursue new ways of knowing by combining classic liberal arts learning with forward-thinking collaboration. Our institutional commitment to equity and inclusion efforts, service learning, and sustainability are evident in our policies, classrooms, and student life. Students at Lewis & Clark learn from experts in their fields and graduate ready to take on the world.
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Helen Guyton BA ’23More about HelenI was looking for a small liberal arts school that had good student-to-teacher ratios, as well as a breadth of majors to choose from, and L&C fit that description.
Jade Valdez BA ’25More about JadeWhen I first visited Lewis & Clark I immediately felt a sense of belonging and that this was the place I could make my dreams a reality. I was taken aback by the natural beauty of campus, and I knew it was the perfect place to embark on my passion for science and the environment.
Avi Strok BA ’25More about AviI knew I wanted to go to a small college in a cooler climate with lots of trees and greenery, making sure to avoid a cutthroat and competitive academic environment.
Interconnected Learning
As an undergraduate student, you have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of classes and disciplines—29 majors and 33 minors—through our liberal arts education model. 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 hands-on learning opportunities are great preparation for an ever-changing world and a future career where critical thinking and creative problem solving skills are valued. And for those of you who are ready to think about your education long term, we offer accelerated degree pathways and partnerships with our Graduate School of Education and Counseling and School of Law.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Find Your People
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. No matter where your passport was issued, we pride ourselves on creating a community that feels like 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.
Upcoming Events
Resume Round Up 2024
Send us your resume between 9/16 - 10/8 and you could win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We Are Here Community Exhibition
WE ARE HERE Art Therapy Exhibition 2024
Adulting While First-Gen Lunch Series - September Lunch
Join us for our monthly Adulting While First-Generation lunches, an informal space for networking and discussion around adulting 101 topics!
L&C Run and Walk Club
An inclusive-pace run and walk club for L&C staff, faculty, and friends every Tuesday at noon! Contact Devan Freeman with questions.
We Are Here Community Exhibition
WE ARE HERE Art Therapy Exhibition 2024