New Student Orientation

Explorare, Discere, Sociare

Welcome to Lewis & Clark College! New Student Orientation (NSO) is a five day program designed to introduce you to the way we do things here at L&C. During NSO you will:

• meet with a faculty adviser to discuss your academic interests.
• register for courses.
• participate in a variety of educational programs that will provide you with excellent opportunities to meet other new students, faculty, and staff members and provide you the tools you need to be prepared for the coming year.

Each year, New Student Orientation is coordinated by an upper division Lewis & Clark student who, with the help of some key administrators, spends the summer working on a program that will help you transition to college life.

Orientation begins on Wednesday, August 27 and continues through Sunday, September 1, 2008.

Your NSO experience officially begins with your arrival! You are expected to arrive by 5:00pm on Wednesday and participate fully in the Orientation program You will have much of the day Wednesday to get settled into your residence hall room, open a bank account, have your ID photo taken, check out the bookstore and campus, and begin getting to know your roommates and hallmates.

Beginning with dinner on Wednesday, we have a full schedule of events planned that will acquaint you with the tools and information you need to begin the year successfully, so make sure to make your arrival plans carefully. Please note that orientation for international students begins on Monday, August 25. Refer to the International New Students page for more details.

Transfer Students have some events and information that is specific to their needs.

Since many of you will be accompanied by your parents when you arrive on campus in August, we have a program specially for them as well. Parents Preview begins on Wednesday evening, August 27 and concludes after dinner on Thursday, August 28. An overview of the program is available on the Parents Preview Web site. Please pass this information along to your parents so they won't feel left out of your excitement for L&C.

Please note that this Web page will continually change as new information becomes available. Check back for new information.

NSO Events

Here are some of the activities you can look forward to at your New Student Orientation. This is just a little taste of what is to come.

You will be able to enjoy the sounds of the great Portland band Sweet City Slang on August 28th.

At the welcome BBQ you will be able to bond with returning students and dance to Portland's very own Boka Marimba

Lewis & Clark is lucky to have on faculty Dan Balmer who will be playing for you at the Convocation Picnic with his band Go By Train

You will be able to get involved with the Portland Community during NSO by volunteering throughout the entire Metropolitan Area. Check out the Volunteer Page

More Updates to Come!

NSO Summer Mailings

You will be receiving NSO mailings throughout the summer. Any information in these mailings can also be found here.

The first mailing was sent on May 30.

The second mailing will be sent July 14. If your address changes, please notify the College immediately.

Links

Check out the Arrival Information page for details on when and how to arrive on campus.

The Summer Mailing page has any information about the mailings you may have misplaced.

If you need information specific to being a Transfer Student take a look at the Transfer Student Information Page.

Academic Calendar 2008-2009

Do you have questions about Computers or Technology at LC? Visit the NSO Computer and Technology Resources page.

The Useful Links Page contains information about Portland and links to different departments on campus. This page also includes information about Portland Banks

Wondering what to bring? Here is a list of suggested items to pack for Fall.

"The pursuit of full humanity cannot be carried out in isolation or individualism, but only in fellowship and solidarity." -Paulo Freire

Questions about NSO?

Are you having a hard time wrapping your head around what this whole getting ready for college and New Student Orientation process is like? Well if so, feel free to contact your NSO Student Director Molly O'Donnell at nso@lclark.edu or 503.768.7182

Register for the ACADEMIC FAIR

Department Chairs and Select Offices can register and submit their needs for Academic Fair here.

NSO Student Leader Application