For Parents and Families
To our L&C parents, family, and friends: It is our mission to introduce you to the college, familiarize you with student services, and give you an inside look at the student experience.
Get ready to cheer on your student as they begin their exciting journey at Lewis & Clark! Orientation is a whirlwind of activity for new students, filled with opportunities to connect with peers, explore campus, and get prepared for a thriving academic year.
But you don’t have to miss out on the fun! First-Year Experience and Alumni and Parent Engagement are excited to welcome parents and family to campus for Parents and Family Preview! Parents, family, and friends are welcome to take campus tours, eat in the dining hall, assist their student with move-in, and participate in special programming just for parents and families during NSO. Parents and Family Preview 2025 will be from Thursday, August 28 to Friday, August 29.
Registration for Parents and Family Preview will be available in mid-June. Check back at that time!
Feel free to explore our website for more information about Lewis & Clark and resources for parents and families, like tips on supporting your student.
Parents and Family Preview



First-Year Experience is located in room 107 of Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 155
email firstyear@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7191
Director of First-Year Experience
Jonathan Manz
First-Year Experience Coordinator
Melanie McManamon
First-Year Experience
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219