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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 find community in the Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement. Participating in their Great Expectations mentorship program made me feel like I’m not alone on campus and that I belong here.
Htoo Ray Wah BA ’23
Asian Studies | Chinese | Portland, Oregon
More about Htoo
I have made many amazing friends through classes and the various programs I am a part of. I am a College Outdoors trip leader, part of the Hawai‘i Club, played on the Artemis Ultimate Frisbee team for two years, and enjoy going to Paddle Club every Wednesday.
Lilah Shapiro BA ’25
Biology | Earth System Science | Pahoa, Hawai‘i
More about Lilah
I feel incredibly grateful for the many opportunities to be a part of many different campus communities. I have found that if you have the courage to ask for help, you will find there are countless people who are more than happy to support you.
Morgaine McGrath BA ’25
Environmental Studies | Encinitas, California
More about Morgaine

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

16%
first-generation students at Lewis & Clark College
2,139
As of fall 2024, there are 2,139 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.
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