“Lewis & Clark fundamentally shifted how I see my place in the world.” —Katie Kowal BA ’17, Rhodes Scholar
Katie Kowal BA ’17 wins a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
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Faculty-Student Research “Although a fruit fly is a simple organism, it’s complex enough to be similar to a human.”
Biology professor Norma Velazquez Ulloa uses tiny fruit flies to understand big issues in behavioral genetics. -
Highlights of 2018 Take a look back at some of our biggest stories of the year.
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Pio to Pio “Be ready to work hard and be the best you can be.”
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Theory into Practice “Without the tremendous support from L&C, I would not be able to get such incredible experience in a professional working environment.”
Students shine in a variety of summer internships.
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Our students describe us asand
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/student_life/multicultural_affairs/">diverse</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://college.lclark.edu/programs/environmental_studies/symposium/">engaged</a></p>
- <p><a href="/programs/college_outdoors/">outdoorsy</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33182-room-to-grow">challenging </a></p>
- <p><a href="/about/sustainability/">green</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/28020-the-power-of-a-transformative-idea">transformative</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/32474-inspirational-alum-named-to-forbes-30-under-30">surprising </a></p>
- <p><a href="http://www.lcpioneers.com/sports/rowing/2015-16/releases/20160114jkins8">inclusive</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://collaborativeresearch.lclark.edu/projects/">collaborative</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/departments/art/student_portfolios/">creative</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33580-from-one-room-schoolhouse-in-montana-to-a">curious</a></p>
.- <p><a href="/live/news/33693-national-science-foundation-invests-again-in" target="_blank">intellectual</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/programs/overseas_and_off-campus/programs/">eye-opening</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewisandclarkcollege/">beautiful</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33317-game-changer">passionate</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33294-student-inventors-head-to-cleantech-challenge">unexpected</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/33654-campus-living">open minded</a></p>
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Learn more about our academic programs and life in beautiful Portland, Oregon, to see what words ring true for you.
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Sure, we’re proud of the honors and awards that we’ve received. But our biggest brag points are our academic programs—which will challenge and inspire you—and our community, which will welcome you with open arms.
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/38199-board-of-trustees-votes-to-divest-from-fossil" title="Board of Trustees Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuels" aria-label="Board of Trustees Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuels"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59534_green-square-garden.rev.1458936469.jpg)"><h6>Board of Trustees Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuels</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/39255-lewis-clark-earns-top-10-spot-in-sustainable" title="L&C Named Top 10 Environmentally Responsible School" aria-label="L&C Named Top 10 Environmentally Responsible School"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,300,300/ignore_cropper/1/59534_green-square-garden.rev.1458936469.jpg)"><h6>L&C Named Top 10 Environmentally Responsible School</h6></div></a>
- <a href="/live/news/35164-rose-ngo-17-lands-scholarship-to-cambridge" title="Student Lands Scholarship to Cambridge" aria-label="Student Lands Scholarship to Cambridge"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59534_green-square-garden.rev.1458936469.jpg)"><h6>Student Lands Scholarship to Cambridge</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUg0-zeUx5w" title="Video: Philosophy Can’t Be Contained in the Classroom" aria-label="Video: Philosophy Can’t Be Contained in the Classroom"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Video: Philosophy Can’t Be Contained in the Classroom</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW4PBjpDObw" title="Video: Young Alumna Makes Art with Marginalized Youth" aria-label="Video: Young Alumna Makes Art with Marginalized Youth"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Video: Young Alumna Makes Art with Marginalized Youth</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErbBK8ty6ac" title="Video: Learn About Bike Culture at L&C" aria-label="Video: Learn About Bike Culture at L&C"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Video: Learn About Bike Culture at L&C</h6></div></a>
- <a href="/live/news/35001-associate-professor-of-art-history-wins" title="Art History Professor Wins NEH Fellowship" aria-label="Art History Professor Wins NEH Fellowship"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Art History Professor Wins NEH Fellowship</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/38264-students-create-nonprofit-to-provide-undergarments" title="Student Nonprofit Helps Homeless" aria-label="Student Nonprofit Helps Homeless"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Student Nonprofit Helps Homeless</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/37004-us-news-recognizes-lewis-clarks-strengths-in" title="U.S. News Recognizes Our Overseas Study and Undergrad Teaching" aria-label="U.S. News Recognizes Our Overseas Study and Undergrad Teaching"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59537_orange-square-map.rev.1458936308.jpg)"><h6>U.S. News Recognizes Our Overseas Study and Undergrad Teaching</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/38000-students-take-a-deep-dive-into-entrepreneurship" title="Students Take a Deep Dive Into Entrepreneurship and Leadership" aria-label="Students Take a Deep Dive Into Entrepreneurship and Leadership"><div class="square" style="background-image:url(/live/image/gid/584/width/300/height/300/crop/1/ignore_cropper/1/59537_orange-square-map.rev.1458936308.jpg)"><h6>Students Take a Deep Dive Into Entrepreneurship and Leadership</h6></div></a>
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Prospective Undergraduate Students
Learn about your visit options including tour times, interview opportunities, class visits, and overnight stays. Campus maps and parking information.
Virtual Tour
Visiting a campus is an important part of getting to know if a college is right for you. Until you can visit in person, our virtual tour can give you a sense of what it’s like here.
Group Visits
For groups larger than 5 students, please use our group visit request form.
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We’re Glad You Want to Apply
We use the Common Application as our only application for admission. Here’s how the process works. Review these pages to learn more about applying to Lewis & Clark:
- What we are looking for in an applicant
- Application Policies and Procedures
- Frequently Asked Questions about applying to L&C
It’s not too soon to review the application checklist for the situation that applies to you:
- Early Decision (Binding): Application Deadline: November 1
- Early Action (Non-binding): Application Deadline: November 1
- Regular Decision: Application Deadline: January 15
- Transfer Students
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International Students
