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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 am surrounded by wonderful people including my friends, roommates, neighbors, and classmates. We have curated a space for support and love for one another.
Avarie Goerling BA ’27
Sociology and Anthropology | Gender Studies | Hillsboro, Oregon
More about Avarie
Becoming involved in student organizations has helped me feel connected and supported. I have met such fantastic people through the Feminist Student Union and the LC Dance Company/DanceX!
Molly Gibbons BA ’24
History | Gender Studies and Hispanic Studies | Missoula, Montana
More about Molly
I am always learning from my coeditors at The Mossy Log. Being able to work with such an amazing group of people has helped me grow as a person and a peer.
Aubrey Roché BA ’23
English | French studies | Beaverton, Oregon
More about Aubrey

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

2,139
As of fall 2024, there are 2,139 degree-seeking students enrolled at Lewis & Clark College.
125
of our undergraduate students are Third Culture Kids.
18%
of Lewis & Clark students are varsity athletes.
52
nationalities represented in our undergraduate student body
47
U.S. states represented in our undergraduate student body

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