<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>

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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!

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<blockquote> When I visited campus, it was clear that I would be surrounded by intellectually curious people who are motivated to better the world, that I would be supported in my academic endeavors, and that the people seemed happy to be here—it made me want to be a part of it. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18460-jack-waite">Jack Waite BA ’23</a> Bakersfield, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> When I visited Lewis & Clark, I was greeted by a stunning campus that checked all my boxes—a supportive and collaborative environment in the Pacific Northwest with small class sizes. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18340-avi-strok">Avi Strok BA ’25</a> Los Angeles, California </blockquote>
<blockquote> My visit to campus really solidified my decision to attend L&C. I met students that were involved in campus life and passionate about their studies and extracurriculars. I sat in on an intro level class, spent a night in the res halls, and explored some clubs and teams. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19640-skylin-alcorn">Skylin Alcorn BA ’21</a> Asheville, North Carolina </blockquote>
<blockquote> 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. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18360-jeremy-kregar">Jeremy Kregar BA ’24</a> Westminster, Colorado </blockquote>
<blockquote> When I visited in high school it was a warm sunny spring day on campus and students were playing chess on the back porch of the Frank Manor house. It seemed like fun and I wanted to join! <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/22580-sophia-riley">Sophia Riley BA ’25</a> Kauai, Hawai’i </blockquote>
<blockquote> I visited the spring I got accepted and immediately fell in love with campus. The greenery, the short walk to a state park, combined with how the community greeted me, I quickly felt that I belonged here. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20422-john-mbanda">John Mbanda BA ’25</a> Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Rwanda </blockquote>
<blockquote> 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. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16679-emily-larabee">Emily Larabee BA ’25</a> Anchorage, Alaska </blockquote>
<blockquote> 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. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21549-whitney-schilling">Whitney Schilling BA ’27</a> Vancouver, Washington </blockquote>
<blockquote> When I visited campus, there was a strong sense of community and collaboration at L&C that was so warm and welcoming as I was sifting through a sea of colleges. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19658-bijou-macdonald">Bijou Macdonald BA ’21</a> Broomfield, Colorado </blockquote>
<blockquote> After touring L&C, I was struck by the beauty of the campus and the friendliness of the student body, which ultimately motivated me to apply. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21524-cleo-lockhart">Cleo Lockhart BA ’25</a> Denver, Colorado </blockquote>
<blockquote> 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. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17697-eli-bricknell">Eli Bricknell ’24</a> Seattle, Washington; Kalamazoo, Michigan </blockquote>
<blockquote> The proximity to downtown and other fun neighborhoods was a selling point because it makes it easy to get off campus; there is always something fun going on. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21556-kate-meinhard">Kate Meinhard BA ’26</a> Cleveland, Ohio </blockquote>
<blockquote> Way back in high school, I visited Lewis & Clark and found myself enamored with the gorgeous campus and was impressed with the friendliness of the people. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19756-terin-trachtenberg">Terin Trachtenberg BA ’21</a> Lincoln City, Oregon </blockquote>
<blockquote> I probably wouldn’t have attended Lewis & Clark if I hadn’t visited. The campus itself is what largely drove my decision to come here. <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18309-jemma-montgomery">Jemma Montgomery BA ’23</a> Minneapolis, Minnesota </blockquote>
<blockquote> Honestly, Lewis & Clark’s look is pretty hard to beat—how many people get to walk past a perfectly framed view of a snowy volcano on their way to morning class? <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21570-tessa-forth">Tessa Forth BA ’26</a> Barbados/Las Vegas, Nevada </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.

Game Schedule

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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.

Outdoor Activities

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!

Dining Around Portland

Things to Do

It’s impossible to provide an exhaustive list of things to do and see in a city as vibrant and diverse as Portland. We can promise you this, though: you won’t lack for great opportunities to have fun.

Top 10 Recommendations

The location of Lewis & Clark was a perfect match for my needs, as the campus offers abundant outdoor opportunities while also being situated in one of the most scenic areas in the U.S., with easy access to the city of Portland.
Hashim Salman BA ’25
Amman, Jordan
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I love the access to the outdoors that we have in Portland. I feel so lucky to have snow-capped mountains, forests, and the ocean all within such a close radius. Taking a breath in nature is the best stress reliever from school!
Helen Guyton BA ’23
Cologne, Germany
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My favorite thing about living in Portland is how low pressure the city is. Portland has room for everyone.
Jason Kowalski BA ’23
Vancouver, Washington
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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.)

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Upcoming Events

December 15: 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

December 15: 3:00pm

Choral Arts Ensemble Yuletide: Gloria

CAE is proud to partner with Portland’s own Big Horn Brass to present John Rutter’s majestic Gloria, for choir, brass, organ and percussion. The concert will also feature the intimate story-telling of Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel, an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them. Additional carols and works for choir, brass and organ will celebrate this season of light and joy.

December 15: 5:00pm

Alumni and Student Cookbook - call for recipes!

December 15: 6:30pm

Christmas Service

All are welcome to attend this Christmas Service with traditional carols, prayers, and reflections from the Lewis & Clark community.

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