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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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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!
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.
Ryan Nguyen BA ’19More about RyanStudents have many opportunities to discuss their research with other classmates in small discussion sections and seminars, but they also benefit from L&C’s excellent reputation throughout the greater Portland scientific community.
Jason Kowalski BA ’23More about JasonMy favorite thing about living in Portland is how low pressure the city is. Portland has room for everyone.
Smith “S.” Yarberry BA ’16More about Smith “S.”When not focusing on my studies—I was running around Portland going to concerts, spending all my extra cash at Powell’s, and going to my wonderful friends’ art shows, performances, etc.
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
Exam Study Strategies w/ OSA (copy)
Learn how to study effectively for exams!
Watzek Tech Workshop: Intro to Quarto
Data Scientists rely heavily on Quarto to publish their analytical work for stakeholders. Learn about Quarto at the next Watzek Tech Workshop, on Tuesday, November 12th, at 3:30 in the Library Classroom. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
B.R.A.V.E. Body Support Group
This group aims to foster a supportive environment where students can discuss and explore concepts related to body neutrality, fat liberation, and self-acceptance, free from the pressures of diet culture and weight stigma. We welcome all students, regardless of gender, body size, or any other identity. This group is not a substitute for individualized therapy but a safe space for collective discussion and support.
Led by Katie Gregg (PMHC Graduate Student) and Michelle Callahan (Director of Health Promotion)