“I knew I wanted a smaller school experience. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors, and wanted to feel a sense of community, and I do.”
Jermisha Hinton BA ’25Washington, D.C.“L&C makes it super easy to study abroad—I can experience a new culture without having to worry about extra cost or falling off track as a science student.”
Katie Ingersoll BA ’25Bothell, Washington“The Office of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs is so wonderful and helps make the study abroad process as simple as possible.”
Bode Dalton BA ’25Idaho Springs, Colorado“One aspect that drew me to Lewis & Clark is the ease of study abroad. L&C provides great access to a variety of programs.”
Ella Radvany BA ’26Bellingham, Washington“L&C offered the perfect environment to play the sport I love, explore my academic passions, and experience the city of Portland!”
Sebastian DePrez BA ’25Upland, California
Chart Your Course to Study Abroad
The Fiske Guide calls us “the West Coast’s leader in international and study abroad programs.” It’s no surprise since we’ve been sending students overseas for over 60 years and offer more than 30 programs on 6 continents annually. And if a semester (or more!) off campus isn’t for you, you’ll still benefit from the global mindset that infuses our curriculum and the perspectives of students from over 52 countries as your peers. Start your L&C application today and jump start your path to becoming a global citizen!
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More than 11,000 students have participated in our overseas and off-campus programs since they began in 1962.
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We are in the top five on Niche’s 2024 Safest College Campuses in Oregon.
2,194
As of fall 2023, there are 2,194 degree-seeking students enrolled at Lewis & Clark College.
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News and Media
Three Minutes to Clarity and Connection
At a recent campus event, community members learned how to practice the 3-Minute Mental Makeover, a quick writing exercise designed to reduce stress and improve communication and connection with others.
Behind the Swoosh at Nike HQ
A group of L&C students got an exclusive tour of Nike headquarters, connecting with alumni and discovering what it’s like to work at one of the world’s leading sportswear brands.
L&C One of Oregon’s ‘Best Liberal Arts Colleges’
According to the 2025 Niche college rankings, Lewis & Clark is one of the best liberal arts colleges in Oregon as well as one of the state’s top performers in academics, student life, English, and history.
Student-Led ENVX Symposium Focuses on Green Innovation
This year’s event, Green Innovation in China and the U.S.: Creating Climate Solutions, features two keynote speakers in addition to a movie screening, a panel on electric vehicles, and a closing reception.
A Focus on Student Resilience
President Robin Holmes-Sullivan was a featured speaker at The Chronicle of Higher Education’s virtual conference.
Empowering New Students to ‘Stumble and Grow’
In a Seattle Times opinion piece, President Robin Holmes-Sullivan addresses how parents and caregivers can prepare their students for the“monumental transition” to college while supporting their autonomy and growth.
Lewis & Clark is
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Supportive, Creative, Accepting”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18355-helena-brown">Helena Brown BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Patient, Responsive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19650-john-carr">John Carr BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Mellow, Home”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10668-jordan-gonzalez">Jordan Gonzalez BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Inspired, Artsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17614-genevieve-basile">Genevieve Basile BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Small, Fractured, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19801-alexander-castanes">Alexander Castanes BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Eclectic, Expressive, Interdisciplinary”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/21570-tessa-forth">Tessa Forth BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Formative, Community”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19640-skylin-alcorn">Skylin Alcorn BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Supportive, Adventurous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18339-burton-scheer">Burton Scheer BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Kind, Close Knit, Cool”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9482-kenzie-wingard">Kenzie Wingard BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Passionate, Community, Beautiful ”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19888-tyler-langley">Tyler Langley BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Picturesque, Home, Cozy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18223-jo-becker">Jo Becker BA ’96</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Quality, Individualized, Abundant”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10559-lauren-keegan">Lauren Keegan BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Thought-Provoking, Engaging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8320-jessye-lavine">Jessye Lavine BA ’16</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Community, Collaboration, Growth”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19755-kj-mochroi">KJ MoChroi BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Vibrant, Thoughtful, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19767-zoe-maughan">Zoë Maughan BA ’19</a>
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