Welcome Parents!

This Web site will provide you with information related to your child's college experience, keep you up to date on L&C news and events and give you links to essential campus resources.

As your son or daughter continues at the College, we ask for your on-going and active support. We believe you are an important part of your child's progress through the educational process. There are many ways you can be involved in that process through participation in special programs, attendance at events, and giving to the College through Parent Giving.

Academic Information

• Academic Advising
• Academic Calendar: Includes Vacation Periods
• Exploration and Discovery
• Career and Community Engagement
• International Students and Scholars
• Registrar's Office
• Summer Sessions

Outside the Classroom

• Athletics
• Calendar of Events
• Chapel
• College Outdoors
• Food Services
• Community Standards: Code of Conduct
• Campus Living
• Student Activities: Clubs & Organizations
• Student Life

Health & Safety Information

• Campus Safety: Crime Statistics
• Counseling Service
• Crisis Management Plan
• Health Service: FAQ's & Insurance Information
• Parental & Guardian Notification Policy
• Health Promotion and Wellness

Money Matters

• Financing a Lewis & Clark Education
• Making Payments & Cashing Checks
• Tuition & Fees

Stay In Touch with Your Student

• Send A Letter or Package
• You can order a birthday cake or a dozen cookies by contacting the Catering Department, 503-768-7888, of our food service provider, Bon Appetit.
• Flowers from any local florist (Broadway Floral, 503-288-5537) may be delivered to the Campus Living Reception area in Templeton Campus Center and your daughter or son will be contacted to pick up her/his delivery.
• In an emergency if you are unable to reach your son or daughter, you may call the Office of Campus Safety at 503-768-7777 for assistance. If your child is ill or needs to miss school for an urgent family matter, the Student Development Center at 503-768-7191, can assist by contacting faculty members to let them know of the emergency.
• Personal faxes may be received at the College Bookstore at 503-768-7877, and are available for your student to pickup between 9am - 4pm on weekdays. Please let your son or daughter know that you are sending a fax.
• To send a traditional care package, contact Care Package Cafe on the web at www.carepackagecafe.com or by phone at 503-277-3800.

Additional Reading

Each academic year students receive a copy of the official Student Handbook. However, based on student feedback, the College has opted for an online, searchable version of The Pathfinder for the 2008-09 academic year. Please feel free to browse this publication at your leisure.

Looking for Something Else?

Can't find what you're looking for? Visit the Campus Directory for office phone numbers and web links.

2009-10 Family Resource Guide

The Family Resource Guide is produced each year and distributed to the parents of new Lewis & Clark College students (entering Fall 2009) in mid-June. Please note:  We recently discovered an error in the Fall 2009 schedule on page 6 of the most recent Resource Guide.  Final examinations end on December 16, 2009 and residence halls close at 3pm on December 17, 2009.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  For an accurate 2009-2010 Academic Calendar, please go to Parents Preview under Program Details.

Have You Moved?

Update your mailing address and/or email online.

Planning to Visit Campus?

There are special events during the academic year designed specifically for parents and families of our students. However, if you're planning to visit campus at other times, please refer to our Visitor Guide for some helpful hints.

Events With A Family Focus

• Parents Preview: a program designed especially for the parents of new Lewis & Clark students. August 26 & 27, 2009
• Family Weekend: Online registration will be available in mid-January 2010. Make plans now to attend! March 5 - 7, 2010
• Commencement Activities: May 8 & 9, 2010

Purchase L&C Apparel

Purchase from our College bookstore Lewis & Clark insignia apparel items from the online selection.