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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

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.

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> I am lucky to have made wonderful friends throughout my time at Lewis & Clark. I find the student body to be warm, exciting, and welcoming, and I am incredibly grateful for the connections I have made here. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/22611-zoe-smith">Zoë Smith BA ’25</a> Elk Grove, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> I have met amazing people in my time at Lewis & Clark. I am so grateful for all of the campus walks, res hall hangouts, dinners, and celebrations that I share with such a lovely community of friends. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18338-grace-marchant">Grace Marchant BA ’25</a> Upland, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> I find community in all aspects of my life at L&C: in the greetings before class, the walks to the academic quad, in class group chats with my peers, in office hours with professors, and in my extracurricular activities. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16640-greta-burton">Greta Burton BA ’22</a> Portland, Oregon </blockquote>
<blockquote> I have been exposed to many people through my engagement on this campus. From classes to clubs to campus activities, I feel like I am constantly forging new connections and building on previously established relationships. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18343-brynn-doty">Brynn Doty BA ’25</a> Seattle, Washington </blockquote>
<blockquote> Lewis & Clark students are ambitious and driven, but also kind and supportive. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/24441-lauren-satterwhite">Lauren Satterwhite BA ’23</a> North Andover, Massachusetts </blockquote>
<blockquote> The biggest factor in finding my community on campus were my Spanish language classes, where I made lifelong friends. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19797-yancee-gordon">Yancee Gordon BA ’21</a> Salem, Oregon </blockquote>
<blockquote> I find community in the dining hall, in the residence halls, and at the IT Service Desk where I work. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16647-adam-schwarz">Adam Schwarz BA ’23</a> Daly City, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> I really can’t overstate how important the Queer Student Union was to making me feel comfortable and welcome on campus. Getting together with fellow queer L&C students each week and planning activities together meant so much to me, and did wonders for my sense of community. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19756-terin-trachtenberg">Terin Trachtenberg BA ’21</a> Lincoln City, Oregon </blockquote>
<blockquote> There are so many opportunities for students to get involved with the community and so many clubs and departments where they can find their place. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23397-lucca-gleason-geise">Lucca Gleason-Geise BA ’27</a> Woodinville, Washington </blockquote>
<blockquote> I found my community through College Outdoors. Leading trips throughout the duration of my studies, I was able to connect with leaders and participants alike, strengthening my connection with the Lewis & Clark community. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/24401-mckenna-finley">McKenna Finley BA ’23</a> Portland, Oregon </blockquote>
<blockquote> The benefit of having a smaller campus is that community starts forming right away and continues to grow throughout your time on Palatine Hill. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18342-liv-nicks-turnley">Liv Nicks-Turnley BA ’23</a> Longmont, Colorado </blockquote>
<blockquote> My spare time is filled with meetings and events for Garden Club, Students Engaged in Eco-Defense (SEED) Club, College Democrats, and German Club. Each club offers a unique and niche community on campus, and they collectively enrich my L&C experience. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14674-mateo-kaiser">Mateo Kaiser BA ’23</a> Mountain View, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> As a member of the varsity swim team, I have a close-knit group of teammates who rely on each other for support and a coach who does all he can to help us grow in and out of the pool. I have met some of my closest friends on campus through swim, as well as through the small classes and clubs L&C offers. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17799-claire-baco">Claire Baco BA ’25</a> Shingle Springs, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> People here are so friendly and willing to get to know you better, whether as study buddies or even as friends outside of class. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16650-sofia-reeves">Sofia Reeves BA ’23</a> Sacramento, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> The welcoming community at Lewis & Clark made it easy to be myself because uniqueness is celebrated here. This environment has helped me discover my true interests and strengths. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23402-feya-dawkins">Feya Dawkins BA ’25</a> Davis, California </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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Photo credit: Nina Johnson

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 →