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Welcome to Lewis & Clark in Beautiful Portland, Oregon College of Arts & Sciences Law School Graduate School of Education & Counseling Search Submit Search Lewis and Clark Info for: Current Students Parents & Families Faculty & Staff Alumni About Admissions Academics Library Student Life Portland Athletics Giving Inclusion Calendars Open Navigation Lewis and Clark Open search Search Submit Search ▸ L&C offered the perfect environment to play the sport I love, explore my academic passions, and experience the city of Portland!” Sebastian DePrez BA ’25 Upland, California Sebastian keeps busy on campus, finding community in his residence hall as an RA and through the L&C basketball team . More about Sebastian There are so many opportunities to join clubs here. If you don’t find one you love, it’s super easy to create your own!” Cadyn Schenk-Turner BA ’26 Charlotte, North Carolina Although her academic focus is art history , Cadyn appreciates that L&C’s liberal arts model gives students a taste of everything. More about Cadyn I visited Lewis & Clark and knew it had everything I wanted.” Claire Baco BA ’25 Shingle Springs, California Claire, an economics major and double minor in Middle East and North African studies and data science , is also on the varsity swim team and sports editor for the Mossy Log . More about Claire I wanted to come to Lewis & Clark because of the beautiful campus, the small class sizes, and the liberal arts education style.” Apollo Beaber BA ’25 Denver, Colorado Art history major Apollo says that his financial aid package made him feel like he was meant to be at L&C. More about Apollo L&C is a place where you can really express yourself and find your people.” Cloe Moreno BA ’24 San Diego, California Cloe stays busy on campus doing research as a psychology major and keeping up with minors in health studies and art . More about Cloe a href="/live/image/gid/677/width/650/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.jpg" picture source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 500px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/677/width/500/height/500/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/500/height/500/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg 2x"/ source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 501px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg 2x"/ img src="/live/image/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg" alt="Students get hands-on lab experience and faculty mentorship during our summer Rogers Science Research Program." width="550" height="550" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/94878_CAS-0622-Rogers_Science_Research-9878-introcrop.rev.1657327830.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1110" data-max-h="1110" loading="lazy"/ /picture /a figcaption Students get hands-on lab experience and faculty mentorship during our a href="/live/news/49050-summer-research-direct-experience" target="_blank" rel="noopener"summer Rogers Science Research Program/a./figcaption Summer Starts Now While the academic year may be winding down, many of our students are gearing up for a busy summer. Some will stick around campus and work directly alongside faculty mentors doing paid science research ; others will be paired with Portland-area organizations for a sustainability-focused internship . And while the Class of 2024 may be leaving us as students, they are joining our flourishing alumni family and getting ready for whatever comes next. In fact, 96 percent of the Classes of 2018-2022 were employed, continuing their education, or doing service work, like the Peace Corps, within six months of graduating. Join us at Lewis & Clark and you’ll have all of these opportunities—and more—at your fingertips! Apply Visit There are so many reasons to say yes to L&C! play video Expect the unexpected from our fun-loving community. With over 100 clubs and organizations to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore your passions. Picture yourself here . You’ll like what you see! Our campus is full of picture-perfect picnic spots. Rain or shine, our student center’s patio is a great place to hang. Student-faculty research is a hallmark of our interdisciplinary liberal arts education. You’ll find perfect places for picnics on our campus. Our graduates go on to do great things. 96 percent of the Classes of 2018-2022 were employed, continuing their education, or doing service work, like the Peace Corps, within six months of graduation. Our Division III athletic teams are on the move! Embrace your passion and find your people. play video Our newly renovated student center is looking gorgeous. Book lovers, rejoice! Powell’s Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore, is just a quick (and free!) shuttle ride away from campus. Portland’s best view of Mount Hood is right in our backyard. You won’t get a walk between classes like this anywhere else! This could be your home. Join us at Lewis & Clark! play video We’ve got it all: challenging academics, overseas study programs, a commitment to sustainability, and the best community. Explore More Equity We are the only liberal arts school in Oregon on Colleges of Distinction’s Best Equity and Inclusion” list for 2023–24. 11K+ More than 11,000 students have participated in our overseas and off-campus programs since they began in 1962. 70% 70% of our students are involved in the arts. Portland Our city offers endless networking, cultural, and entertainment resources. Say Yes Admitted students: here’s our insider’s guide to life on campus. Why L&C Here’s why you should say yes to Lewis & Clark. Career Ready You will graduate with the skills to succeed in any career. @lewisandclarkcollege Follow Us POV: You’re on a tour at L&C! 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Celebrating Student Achievement The annual Festival of Scholars and Artists celebrates the scholarship and creativity of our undergraduate students. A Peace Corps Top 10 Producer Lewis & Clark has made the Top 10 list of small colleges and universities that have produced the highest all-time number of Peace Corps volunteers since the agency’s inception in 1961. History in Action at the Southern Border Lewis & Clark history students are putting their research skills to work for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Senior Speaker Cooper Kroll BA ’24 will address graduates at commencement on May 4. I hope to convey my gratitude, and my awe at the energy and creativity that my peers have imbued into...