“As soon as I walked onto campus, I felt a sense of belonging.”
Incoming members of the Class of 2023 share why they chose Lewis & Clark.
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Academic Award “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. -
Discover the World We offer more than 35 study-abroad programs every year. Most are based outside Western Europe.
Our overseas and off-campus programs are among the best in the nation. -
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. -
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://collaborativeresearch.lclark.edu/projects/">collaborative</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://college.lclark.edu/programs/environmental_studies/symposium/">engaged</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40530-transactive-gender-project-at-lampc">inclusive</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/student_life/multicultural_affairs/">diverse</a></p>
- <p><a href="/about/sustainability/">green</a></p>
- <p><a href="/programs/college_outdoors/">outdoorsy</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40194-history-professor-secures-grant-to-expand">transformative</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8RE6aHkwrI">curious</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40635-pacific-northwest-race-rhetoric-and-media">challenging </a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/departments/art/student_portfolios/">creative</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/39138-students-learn-how-to-tell-immersive-stories-with">surprising </a></p>
.- <p><a href="https://college.lclark.edu/student_life/campus_living/living-learning_communities.php">open minded</a></p>
- <p><a href="http://college.lclark.edu/programs/overseas_and_off-campus/programs/">eye-opening</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/38832-lewis-clark-student-aims-high-with-rocket">unexpected</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewisandclarkcollege/">beautiful</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lcpioneers.com/landing/index">passionate</a></p>
- <p><a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40108-student-research-illuminates-manuscript-mysteries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">intellectual</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/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.lclark.edu/live/news/39528-the-washington-post-selects-student-photo-for" title="Ella Bock BA ’19 Wins Travel Photo Contest" aria-label="Ella Bock BA ’19 Wins Travel Photo Contest"><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>Ella Bock BA ’19 Wins Travel Photo Contest</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/38199-board-of-trustees-votes-to-divest-from-fossil" title="Lewis & Clark Divests From Fossil Fuels" aria-label="Lewis & Clark Divests From Fossil Fuels"><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>Lewis & Clark Divests From Fossil Fuels</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=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.lclark.edu/live/news/39138-students-learn-how-to-tell-immersive-stories-with" title="Students Learn How to Tell Immersive Stories With VR" aria-label="Students Learn How to Tell Immersive Stories With VR"><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/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Students Learn How to Tell Immersive Stories With VR</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7cIFUAQ3fM" title="Video: Working in the Spider Lab" aria-label="Video: Working in the Spider Lab"><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/1/59536_purple-square-people.rev.1458936426.jpg)"><h6>Video: Working in the Spider Lab</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/37672-student-expands-project-to-bring-solar-energy-to" title="Student Project Brings Solar Energy to Malaysian Villages" aria-label="Student Project Brings Solar Energy to Malaysian Villages"><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/1/59537_orange-square-map.rev.1458936308.jpg)"><h6>Student Project Brings Solar Energy to Malaysian Villages</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40108-student-research-illuminates-manuscript-mysteries" title="Student Research Illuminates Manuscript Mysteries" aria-label="Student Research Illuminates Manuscript Mysteries"><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/1/59537_orange-square-map.rev.1458936308.jpg)"><h6>Student Research Illuminates Manuscript Mysteries</h6></div></a>
- <a href="https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/40264-winterim-applies-the-liberal-arts-to" 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/src_region/0,0,300,300/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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- 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
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- Regular Decision: Application Deadline: January 15
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