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“There are so many incredible places in the Pacific Northwest that students can access because of our trips.”

College Outdoors takes students on enriching adventures outside the classroom.
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Lewis & Clark Selects Wim Wiewel as Its Next President

Lewis & Clark has selected Wim Wiewel to lead the institution forward as its next president. Wiewel, who has just completed a nine-year run as president of Portland State University, will start in his new role on October 1.
Award Winners 2017
“I was fortunate to have an amazing group of people who continuously challenged, guided, and inspired me.”

Lewis & Clark students and alumni receive prestigious awards and scholarships.
Faculty Honors
L&C professors continue their tradition of renowned research and scholarship.

Learn about the work being done—and recognition being received—by our outstanding faculty.
#PiosaroundPortland
10 Things to Do in Downtown Portland

Rena Wang ’17 picks her favorite spots accessible via the free campus shuttle.
Technologies of the Future
“It has the potential to scale and impact millions of lives.”

Lewis & Clark students and professor develop a waterproofing agent made out of kale.

Our students describe us as
- <p> <a href="/about/sustainability/">green</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="/programs/college_outdoors/">outdoorsy</a></p>
- <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="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="http://college.lclark.edu/student_life/multicultural_affairs/">diverse</a></p>
- <p> <a href="http://collaborativeresearch.lclark.edu/projects/">collaborative</a></p>
and
- <p> <a href="/live/news/33693-national-science-foundation-invests-again-in" target="_blank">intellectual</a></p>
- <p> <a href="/live/news/33294-student-inventors-head-to-cleantech-challenge">unexpected</a></p>
- <p> <a href="/live/news/33317-game-changer">passionate</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="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.

Student Lands Scholarship to Cambridge

Two Poet Alums Win NEA Fellowships

Lewis & Clark a Top Ten Producer of Fulbrights

Profile: Geneva

Profile: Arthur

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

Four 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:
It’s not too soon to review the application checklist for the situation that applies to you:
- Early Decision (Binding): Application Deadline November 1, 2016
- Early Action (Non-binding): Application Deadline November 1, 2016
- Regular Decision: January 15, 2017
- Transfer Students
- International Students

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NSF Funds Physicist’s Approach to Research and Teaching

Just a year after joining Lewis & Clark, Assistant Professor Mohamed Anber is the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant in support of his work in elementary particle physics. With colleagues and students from other departments, Anber is helping build new research capabilities for asking and answering very big questions.
Students Share Their Science Research Over Lunch

Each week in June and July, students in the John S. Rogers Research Program present their original findings in front of peers and faculty at the Science Brown Bags. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in science by facilitating student-faculty collaboration on research projects.
Economics Alum Tops Forbes’ List of 500 Next-Gen Advisors

For Adam Merino BA ’05, the path to the top of Forbes Magazine’s list of 500 next-generation wealth managers started with studying economics at Lewis & Clark. Merino continues to employ and sharpen his critical-thinking skills now as a managing director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management.

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