- <a href="/live/image/gid/227/width/650/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.jpg" class="lw_preview_image lw_disable_preview" tabindex="-1"><picture class="lw_image lw_image98063"><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/500/height/240/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/227/width/500/height/240/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/500/height/240/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/227/width/500/height/240/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/800/height/383/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/227/width/800/height/383/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/800/height/383/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/227/width/800/height/383/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/227/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg" alt="Visiting our campus is the best way to get to know us." srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/227/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/98063_CAM-A-0516-0014.rev.1678851055.jpg 2x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a><div class="hero-full_image_caption collapsable-caption">Visiting our campus is the best way to get to know us.</div>
Visit Campus
Take a Campus Tour
Visiting Lewis & Clark is the best way to get to know us. Our three campuses—undergraduate, graduate, and law—are nestled in a forest just six miles from downtown Portland, and we have a free shuttle that will take you there.
Our undergraduate campus spans a ravine and is surrounded by trees, giving you ample space to explore and connect with nature. Our law school is located next door to Tryon Creek State Park, which is where you’ll find members of our community hiking the 13 miles of stunning nature trails. And our graduate school has an expansive green lawn that serves as a backyard, commonly listed as our students’ favorite place on campus. It’s also where our bee garden is housed!
Visit the Undergraduate College
Any upcoming on-campus visits and virtual interviews with undergraduate admissions can be found on the calendar below.
Click the date that you would like to attend a campus visit or virtual interview, and then click the name of the event that appears for additional information and registration.
For assistance registering for visits or interviews, email visit@lclark.edu. Have any other questions? Your Lewis & Clark Admissions Counselor is happy to help!
Self-Guided Tour
Self-guided tours are available almost every day of the year, giving you added flexibility. Complete this brief form to receive a digital self-guided tour map. Plan to spend about an hour touring our beautiful campus. You’re welcome to go inside buildings that are open and to ask questions of the students, faculty, and staff you meet along the way. Please don’t disturb any classes that are in session, but otherwise make yourself at home.
Counselor Visits
College counselors and independent educational consultants can register for a campus visit. We request that you schedule your visit at least one week in advance.
Visit FAQ
- For undergraduate student visits, navigate to the calendar section above on this page. Click on “on-campus visits” above the calendar. Select a date on the calendar, click the blue “campus visit” link on the right, and then complete the form.
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- For undergraduate student visits, navigate to the calendar section above on this page. Click on “virtual interviews” above the calendar. Select a date on the calendar, click the blue “virtual interview” link on the right, and then complete the form.
- Interviews for first-year and transfer fall 2025 students begin June 10, 2024, and are not required for admission. If you choose to interview, you must do so by:
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- November 1 for Early Action and Early Decision applicants
- January 15 for Regular Decision applicants
- Prior to the completion of an application for Transfer students
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- Undergraduate admissions visitor parking is in Lot H on the campus map. After you register to visit, you will receive a parking permit to print, or you can pick one up at the Frank Manor House.
- All visitor and student spaces are available for use on the graduate and law campuses. Note that staff parking spaces are reserved until 5 p.m.
- Regular undergraduate campus visits start at the Frank Manor House, which is where the college admissions office is located.
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- Regular undergraduate campus visits include a one-hour tour of campus and a 30-minute Q&A style information session. If you’d like more from your visits and are applying for fall 2025 admission, select “Yes” when asked about additional activities during your visit.
- We also offer special programming and visit options, just for admitted students and their families. For more information, visit your L&C Portal!
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- When registering for an undergraduate campus visit, select “Yes” when asked if anyone in your group needs an accommodation and share a bit of information with us so we can make your visit successful.
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- For undergraduate students, email visit@lclark.edu and we will do our best to make accommodations.
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
- For undergraduate students, email visit@lclark.edu.
- For graduate and law student visits, click the buttons below for more information.
If you’d like more from your visits and are applying for fall 2025 undergraduate admission, select “Yes” when asked about additional activities during your visit. Common requests are to meet with a professor, visit a class, or meet with current students who share your interests. The more notice you give us means a better chance of us being able to accommodate your request.
Visit the Graduate and Law Schools
Graduate School of Education and CounselingLaw School
Take a Virtual Tour
Campus Map (PDF) Interactive Campus Map Accessibility Information
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I loved the vibe, the beautiful campus, and the welcoming culture of the school when I visited. I had a feeling that I would find my people at this school and be able to make connections with the professors, and I was right.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16642-zoe-sanderson">Zoë Sanderson BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Eugene, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">To me, Lewis & Clark offered the perfect blend of a community that is small enough to really feel supported while also having all the benefits of a metropolitan area. After I visited and saw the beautiful campus, its access to nature, and welcoming atmosphere first hand, I knew I could feel at home here.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16679-emily-larabee">Emily Larabee BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Anchorage, Alaska</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I came here during spring break of my junior year of high school. I distinctly remember how pretty the campus looked. Coming here and getting the tour, I also liked the smallness of the campus and how it seemed like there was a good community here.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16680-dexter-tatsukawa">Dexter Tatsukawa BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Sunnyvale, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> I decided to come to Lewis & Clark because when I visited campus, it felt like home. It felt like a place I could see myself living for four years—eating in the dining hall, living in the residence halls, studying in the library.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18360-jeremy-kregar">Jeremy Kregar BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Westminster, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> My visit convinced me that L&C was a good choice because I met many staff members who already knew my name from my application and showed great excitement to meet me in person. It made me feel welcomed rather than just another statistic.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17133-rocio-yao">Rocío Yao BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guangzhou, China; Northglenn, Colorado, United States</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> I visited on the worst of days in terms of rainy weather, yet I felt such a beautiful warmth from the community.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19886-zoe-brouwer">Zoe Brouwer BA ’22</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Corvallis, Montana</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I visited campus a few months before I applied, and it helped me realize that I couldn’t imagine myself on any other campus. I grew up for part of my childhood in southern India, and Lewis & Clark reminds me so much of that environment—always green, rainy, and so beautiful in the spring. It felt like coming home.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16673-brenna-ketchum">Brenna Ketchum BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Fort Collins, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> My visit helped me envision myself on campus, which helped me when thinking about where I wanted to be for college.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18357-savannah-bishop">Savannah Bishop BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Portland and Bend, Oregon; Budapest, Hungary; Accra, Ghana</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> I visited campus before I decided to study here. I think visiting the campus you are interested in is necessary because you will only know if you fit in this environment or not when you actually there in person.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18350-polly-ren">Polly Ren BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Shanghai, China</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> I visited campus several times. I think my favorite visit was when I had the opportunity to meet with current students over lunch and ask them questions without the pressure of parents.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17697-eli-bricknell">Eli Bricknell ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Seattle, Washington; Kalamazoo, Michigan</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Honestly, the first time I visited Lewis & Clark it felt like I was home. Not only did the natural beauty amaze me, but the environment and student life made me feel welcome the second I stepped foot onto the campus.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14636-annika-bateman">Annika Bateman BA ’22</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Dunkirk, Maryland</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit! Also watch videos on the</span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lewisandclarkcollegeportlandoregon"><span style="font-weight: 400;">L&C YouTube channel</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. I watched those while making my decision, and I really think they capture the essence of our school.</span></p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14557-haley-wildhirt">Haley Wildhirt BA ’22</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Longmont, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> At the beginning, I only toured L&C for fun. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the campus (both physically and culturally) the way I did.</p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21549-whitney-schilling">Whitney Schilling BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Vancouver, Washington</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I probably wouldn’t have attended Lewis & Clark if I hadn’t</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">visited</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The campus itself is what largely drove my decision to come here.</span></p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18309-jemma-montgomery">Jemma Montgomery BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Minneapolis, Minnesota</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">My visit to campus was a big part of the decision to attend L&C. It is so pretty, and you can feel how much the community thrives here. While on tour, I saw people spread out across the lawn in groups, playing guitar, reading, or talking, and it made me want to be part of that environment.</span> </p> </p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16676-laura-everson">Laura Everson BA ’22</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Sitka, Alaska</span> </p> </blockquote>
Cheer on Your Peers
Almost 20 percent of our undergraduates compete on our 21 varsity sports teams. Attending games to cheer on your peers is a great way to spend time with friends, build community, and show your school spirit. Full athletics schedule.
Explore Portland
Lewis & Clark is located in the lush hills of South Portland, the city’s “sixth quadrant.” But our beautiful campuses aren’t the entire story—our location offers something that most other schools do not: an ideal setting in a vibrant, progressive city with endless networking, entertainment, and cultural resources.
Getting Outdoors
The benefits and beauty of the Pacific Northwest are right outside our door. This area contains some of the most spectacular and well-maintained scenic areas in the United States.
Good Eats
Portland is nationally renowned for its food scene, which includes options for almost every food preference and dietary need. We were even given the title of best pizza in the country from Modernist Pizza!
- Uwella Rubuga BA ’19
I loved that our campus was far away from downtown Portland, but also accessible by bus or car in 30 minutes or less. We could also bike too, which was awesome with all the serene amazing views!
Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaMore about Uwella - Joseph Naylor BA ’26
My favorite thing about Portland is the weather and how different it is from where I grew up, Las Vegas. I welcome the rain.
Las Vegas, NevadaMore about Joseph - Cami Hildum BA ’24
My favorite thing about Portland is its easy access to exploring the outdoors. The ocean is only an hour and a half away, and Mount Hood is even closer. The Columbia River Gorge is a national scenic area that sits 30 minutes outside the city. I love how easy it is to go on adventures for the weekend, or just for the day.
Corbett, OregonMore about Cami
Where in the World?
Latitude - N 45 degrees 27 minutes 01.5 seconds (45.4507982448745)
Longitude - W 122 degrees 40 minutes 07.9 seconds (-122.672105792312)
We’re just a bit north of the halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator, at roughly the same latitude as Lyon (France), Milan (Italy), and Sapporo (Japan).
We’re also at the same latitude as Burlington, Vermont, and Minneapolis, Minnesota (but without the subzero temperatures.)
Upcoming Events
On Being a Porous Boundary
On Being a Porous Boundary is copresented by Lewis & Clark College and A-B Projects at the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art. The exhibit features immersive paintings, bodily ceramic sculpture, and monumental paper sculpture by Catherine Fairbanks. This work is accompanied by intimate poetry by Catherine Barnett, which has been hand-drawn for the exhibition by Nuria Kiesebrink-Pareick.
French Office Hours with Esteban
Spanish Office Hours with Guillermo
German Office Hours with Lali @ILC
Russian Office Hours with Anna @ILC
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Visiting Us
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615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219