Parking for Visitors

It can be challenging to find parking at our busy schools. Let us help you! Stop by Information and Campus Safety (just inside Gate 3) for guidance.

Motor Vehicle Parking

  • Motor vehicle parking is free after 7 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.
  • During summer break, we don’t require parking passes or permits. (However, please note that staff parking is still reserved until 5 p.m. on weekdays.)
  • Parking is regulated during the fall and spring semesters, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Accessible parking spaces for disabled persons are reserved at all three of our schools. Campus Safety staff can assist you in locating an accessible space.

Passes

Guest Parking Passes

Are you visiting campus as the guest of one of our admissions offices or HR? If so, you may qualify for a free guest parking pass. Those eligible for guest parking passes include

  • prospective students
  • families of prospective students
  • families of current students
  • job applicants

Please consult your host or Information and Campus Safety (Gate 3) if you need a guest parking pass.

Individuals attending special events or conferences at Lewis & Clark during regulated hours are not eligible for guest passes. These visitors must purchase a day pass. 

Day Passes

Visitors who are not eligible for guest parking must purchase a day pass to park on campus during regulated days and times. Day passes are available at Information and Campus Safety, online, and at vending machines in lots B, C, D, and O.  

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces for disabled persons are reserved at all three of our schools. Campus Safety staff can assist you in locating an accessible space.

Bike Parking

Covered bike parking is available at

There is no charge for bike parking.

Alternate Ways to Get to Campus

TriMet Bus and MAX Light Rail

TriMet, the Portland area’s public transportation system, offers bus, light rail (MAX), and streetcar services. Lewis & Clark is on TriMet bus line 39.

For schedule information, visit trimet.org or call 503-238-7433.

Ridesharing

Lyft and Uber operate in Portland and the surrounding areas.

Cabs

Portland has several cab companies, such as Radio Cab and Broadway Cab.

Office of Transportation and ParkingCampus Map