Welcome to Lewis & Clark in Beautiful Portland, Oregon

Academic Award
“Katie may in fact be the most decorated alumna we have ever graduated.”

Katie Kowal BA ’17 wins a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Faculty Honors
The People’s Poet

Associate Professor Kim Stafford, noted writer and teacher, is chosen as Oregon’s ninth poet laureate.
#lcinauguration18
The Inauguration of President Wim Wiewel

Lewis & Clark officially welcomes its 25th president.
Pio to Pio
“Be ready to work hard and be the best you can be.”

Senior student-athletes give advice to incoming Pioneers.
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.
Faculty Quick Takes
“The students I work with can be involved in so many different departments.”

Meet four of our dynamic professors, including Assistant Professor of Chemistry Anne Bentley.

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Our students describe us as
- <p><a href="/live/news/28020-the-power-of-a-transformative-idea">transformative</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33580-from-one-room-schoolhouse-in-montana-to-a">curious</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/departments/art/student_portfolios/">creative</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://collaborativeresearch.lclark.edu/projects/">collaborative</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://college.lclark.edu/programs/environmental_studies/symposium/">engaged</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="http://www.lcpioneers.com/sports/rowing/2015-16/releases/20160114jkins8">inclusive</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/32474-inspirational-alum-named-to-forbes-30-under-30">surprising </a></p>
- <p><a href="/programs/college_outdoors/">outdoorsy</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/student_life/multicultural_affairs/">diverse</a></p>
and
- <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>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33693-national-science-foundation-invests-again-in" target="_blank">intellectual</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewisandclarkcollege/">beautiful</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/programs/overseas_and_off-campus/programs/">eye-opening</a></p>
- <p><a href="/live/news/33317-game-changer">passionate</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="/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.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="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="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.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.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="/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/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>

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.