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Student Life

Lewis & Clark students thrive in a vibrant, colorful, and supportive environment. The entire Division of Student Life works hard to create a place of belonging in which you can take pride in and realize your full potential, both in and out of the classroom.

Experiencing Lewis & Clark for the First Time

The transition to college can be exciting, fun, and filled with questions. How will I know which classes to take? Which student clubs should I join? What can I do to make an impact at Lewis & Clark? Rest assured, from the moment you step foot on campus, you will have staff and faculty ready to support you, peers ready to welcome you, and the Division of Student Life ready to prove to you that you belong here.

New Student Orientation Virtual Tour First-Year Experience

Explore Your Campus Community

From staying active to diving deeper into their personal identities, there is one thing for certain—L&C students are passionate about getting involved on our campus. Our programs are designed to support our students in their interests, encourage an environment of care and wellbeing, and to cultivate inclusive spaces in our community.

Athletics Student Engagement

I have been exposed to many people through my engagement on this campus. From classes to clubs to campus activities, I feel like I am constantly forging new connections and building on previously established relationships.
Brynn Doty BA ’25
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Seattle, Washington
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I have found many spaces on campus where I have developed a strong sense of belonging through leadership, including as copresident of the LC Dance Company and as a trip leader for College Outdoors.
Bryn Romig BA ’25
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Art and Art History | Albuquerque, New Mexico
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The biggest challenges I have faced here are the same challenges I would face at any other institution. Because of how many different types of people are at this college, it was hard to find mypeople. But once I did, I was really happy to be here.
Zoë Sanderson BA ’24
Biology | Eugene, Oregon
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Inclusivity at Lewis & Clark

Student Life supports students as they actively explore identities, participate in discussions on a wide range of diversity and inclusion issues, and plan and attend events that bring fresh perspectives to our campus.

Identity-Based Organizations

Student Affinity Groups

Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement

This office supports and empowers historically marginalized students to achieve academic success, persist to graduation, and become critically conscious and inclusive leaders.

IME

International Students and Scholars

ISS promotes and facilitates the interaction and exchange of culture, customs, experiences, and knowledge within the international student body, as well as between international students, Third Culture Kids (TCKs), and American students on and off campus.

ISS

2,194
As of fall 2023, there are 2,194 degree-seeking students enrolled at Lewis & Clark College.
25%
One quarter of L&C undergraduate students visit the Counseling Service each year.
125
of our undergraduate students are Third Culture Kids.
47
U.S. states represented in our undergraduate student body
100+
College Outdoors offers over 100 trips per year.

Immersive Learning

Education doesn’t end when you step outside the classroom. Our offices offer a number of programs to prepare students to make an impact and engage with their community, both locally and globally, in order to bring about active citizenship and social change.

Service learning and volunteering
Alternative breaks
Leadership development and workshops
Weekend trips and outdoor events

Career Center The Center for Social Change

College Outdoors Sustainability

Virtual Tour

Student Life Offices

Health and Wellness

There are many ways to be supported as a student at Lewis & Clark, including access to disability accommodations, workout facilities, health and counseling clinics, and more. We’ve got you covered.

Wellness Resources