Student Services and Programs

You will find your people at Lewis & Clark. Our different student service offices provide you with ample opportunities to engage in service, grow in leadership capabilities, and explore all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. And, with 110+ student-led groups from our Garden Collective to Fire Arts to Ultimate Frisbee, you’re sure to find something that aligns with your interests.

Find Your Community at Lewis & Clark

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Associated Student Body

The Associated Student Body (ASB) is our undergraduate student government, composed of 11 cabinet members, 21 senators, and various committee members.


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Clubs and Organizations

With 110+ student groups to choose from, you’re sure to find your fit—and your friends!


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International Students and Scholars

Coming to Lewis & Clark from outside the United States? We pride ourselves in creating a community that feels like home no matter where your passport was issued.


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Center for Social Change and Community Involvement

Get involved through programs that help you make an impact and engage your community, both locally and globally.


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College Outdoors

College Outdoors provides you with access to the spectacular outdoor environments of the Pacific Northwest through a variety of activities. No gear or experience required!


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Physical Education and Athletics

Keeping active is easy with our club and intramural sports, on-campus gym, and scenic hiking trails that lead straight through our campus.


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Center for Spiritual Life

Whatever your background or journey, we seek to support your life at Lewis & Clark as one that is meaningful.


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Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement

By supporting and empowering historically marginalized students at L&C, IME helps you achieve academic success, persist to graduation, and become a critically conscious and inclusive leader.


Student Engagement

Embrace your school spirit, participate in a variety of student-led events and activities, and get involved. 


Health and Wellness

As a student at Lewis & Clark, you have a comprehensive support system at your fingertips from day one. Our Office of Student Accessibility supports our students with disabilities, and helps everyone access resources for overall health and wellness. Our athletic facilities are available to varsity athletes, club sports teams, or anyone who wants to work out. Feeling ill or need to talk to a licensed clinician? We got you covered. Our Offices of Spiritual Life and Health Promotion and Wellness can assist you in diving deeper into your holistic wellbeing.

Wellness Resources Club Sports

  • <blockquote> <p> <p> The biggest factor in finding my community on campus were my Spanish language classes, where I made lifelong friends.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19797-yancee-gordon">Yancee Gordon BA ’21</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Salem, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The small class sizes not only encourage students to build relationships with their professors, but with their peers as well.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19767-zoe-maughan">Zoë Maughan BA ’19</a> <br/> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> While researching L&C, I felt like almost every single thing was grabbing my attention. The student clubs, community, various events and possibilities for integration, support, and genuine happiness and satisfaction that was apparent in the students. </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17735-kenan-imamovic">Kenan Imamovic BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> I’ve met some of my closest friends through the Queer Student Union. Now that I am involved in leadership, I am so grateful to be in a position to give back to the queer community on campus.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20400-august-van-nieuwenhuysen">August van Nieuwenhuysen BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Tustin, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> It is easy to make new friends where you least expect to in Lewis & Clark’s tight-knit community. Small class sizes, clubs, affinity groups, and dozens of creative events every week make connecting with other students a breeze.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23414-annabelle-samson">Annabelle Samson BA ’26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Olympia, Washington</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> Lewis & Clark’s welcoming community has made it easy to find my people. </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23388-nina-low">Nina Low BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Bay Area, California </span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> There are so many activities, clubs, and organizations to get involved with on campus, and I highly recommend going out and trying new things.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18344-alex-wally">Alex Wally BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Seattle, Washington</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> There is a great community in the SEED (Students Engaged in Eco-Defense) Club, where I’m able to help with the bee garden and other sustainability-related projects with other students with similar interests.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18340-avi-strok">Avi Strok BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Los Angeles, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> The men’s and women’s golf team welcomed me with open arms. The friends I made on the team have and will last a lifetime!</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19799-kade-mccoy">Kade McCoy BA ’19</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">New York, New York</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> 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.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/24152-avarie-goerling">Avarie Goerling BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Hillsboro, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> Being a small community, there are so many different support systems and social outlets on campus. Honestly, I have a hard time doing everything that I want to.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18353-bode-dalton">Bode Dalton BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Idaho Springs, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> I am really fortunate to have found Hawai<span style="font-weight: 400;">‘</span>i Club, which makes me feel even more at home. I was able to find people that understand my background and are willing to share our culture with everyone at L&C.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18310-katie-shimaura">Katie Shimaura BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Mililani, Hawai‘i</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I find community by delving into student organizations that align with my passions or identity.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16644-annabelle-rousseau">Annabelle Rousseau BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Modesto, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I found community through being a part of the swim team as well as through student-led events on campus.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16643-whitney-maxfield">Whitney Maxfield BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Riverton, Utah</span> </p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote> <p> <p> I am so lucky to have such a large web of community on and off campus. I have found a lot of community in clubs and have truly been able to grow more comfortable in my identities.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23785-deenie-bulyalert">Deenie Bulyalert BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Grants Pass, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>

Career Services

Being so close to Portland provides countless professional opportunities. Internship sponsors and employers value the critical thinking and problem solving skills that liberal arts students bring to the table—and our Career Center can help you get a seat. We also have our very own diplomat in residence, a direct connection and mentorship for students interested in careers in the foreign service or international relations.

Career Center Make an Appointment

Living On Campus

On our residential campus, everything you need is right outside your door! Our campus spans a ravine and is surrounded by trees, giving you ample space to explore and connect with nature on the walk between your residence hall and your classes.

Residence Halls →

Dining Services →

Signature Programs and Events

Our signature Student Life programming includes mentorship retreats, leadership programs, service events, and more. Get involved!

First-Year Experience →

New Student Orientation →

Martin Luther King Jr. Week →

Vice President for Student Life Advisory Committee →

Peer Collective Summit →

Commencement →

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Community Care and Responsibility

The safety of our community is of the utmost importance to the entire division of Student Life. Remember: Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Take care of this place.

Community Accountability and Conflict Education →

Welfare Intervention Network →

Campus Safety →

Emergency Management →