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 TourFirst-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.
Diego Varela BA ’24More about DiegoI have friends with whom I play board games (provided by the library and the dorms), play pool (in the dorm lounges), and watch movies. If I need alone time, the campus has great places to go for runs, and if it’s raining, a gym with treadmills.
Colin J. Blume BA ’26More about ColinA college with a smaller student body has helped me develop deeper connections with my peers and form relationships with faculty and staff.
Grayson Smith BA ’25More about GraysonI really enjoy the live music scene in Portland, and being able to volunteer at The Coop introduced me to a lot of new bands I never thought to explore. I just recently joined intramural volleyball and it has been a blast.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 CenterThe Center for Social Change
College OutdoorsSustainability
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.
Featured News
2025 Duntley and Ridenour Student Awards Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 Rev. Mark Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour Award student recipients!