Pre-Arrival Information for Newly Admitted Students

Before arriving in Portland to begin your studies at Lewis & Clark, you are sure to have questions and concerns about a wide variety of topics. These will range from the curriculum and advising process, to issues of school policy, to your health and well-being, and even to simple questions about mailboxes, school address and so on.

This web site is designed to answer some of your questions well before your arrival on the Lewis & Clark campus. It is a "work in progress" and will be added to over the summer. Naturally, there will be questions not addressed here and you should feel free to call, write or email if you need additional information. Also, if you have suggestions for topics that need to be addressed, please let us know.

The topics below are listed by category and are in alphabetical order.

Important Links for Now

1. Tentative Schedule: New Student Orientation For International Students and TCKs
2. Academic Glossary
3. What to Bring (Packing List)

Academic Information

• Academic Calendar - Current Year
• College Catalog - Current Year
• Web Advisor (course schedule, etc)
• College Registrar
• Transfer Credit Policy
• Advanced Standing Credit
• Exploration & Discovery Information Page
• Ideas for Academic Success at Lewis & Clark
• Orientation Schedule for International Students and TCKs
• Final Exam Schedules
• Summer Course Schedule
• Academic Glossary
• FERPA
• Permission for ISS to Share Info with Your Parents.
• Applying for Curricular Practical Training

Arrival Information

• Online Arrival Notification Form
• Arrival Notification Form (FAX)
• Directions to L&C
• Emergency Contacts
• Planes, Trains, Shuttles, etc.
• Lodgings

Employment

• Social Security Cards
• On-Campus Job Opportunities
• Employment & Internships
• Career Engagement
• Applying for Curricular Practical Training

Health Insurance

• Health Insurance Options
• Aetna Student Insurance Plan Current Year
• Health Information/Requirements for New Students
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Other Health Insurance Options
• Insurance Options After L&C

Immigration

• Paying the Visa Fee
• Obtaining a US Visa
• SEVIS Registration (required each semester)

Money Matters

• Banking Information
• Currency Converter
• Costs (Tuition, room, board, etc.)
• How to Pay
• Payment Plan (Monthly)
• International Student Financial Aid Application (PDF)
• Dependent Expenses

Packing & Shipping

• What to bring
• Linens
• Mailing Address
• Shipping Your Belongings to L&C

Portland, Oregon Information

• Channel 2 News
• Channel 6 News
• Oregon Live
• Accommodations (Recomended by LC)

Residence Halls and Campus Life

• Campus Groups with International Focus
• Residence Halls with International Focus
• Resources for Muslim Students

Telephones, Voice Mail, Email

•   Telephone, Cell Phone, Voice Mail and E-mail Logistics