Current Student Info

This web page is designed to answer some of the routine questions you might have while enrolled at Lewis & Clark. It is a “work in progress” and will be revised throughout the year. Naturally, there will be questions not addressed here and you should feel free to call, write or email if you need additional information. Also, if you have suggestions for topics that need to be addressed, please let us know.

The topics below are listed by category and are in alphabetical order.

 Academic Information

• Transfer Credit Policy
• Permission to Underload
• Advanced Standing Credit
• Final Exam Schedules
• Summer Course Schedule
• Academic Glossary
• Applying for Curricular Practical Training
• Ideas for Academic Success
• Buying/Selling Books

 Automobiles

• Oregon Driver’s License & ID
• Automobile Insurance

 Employment

• Social Security Cards
• On-Campus Job Opportunities
• Employment and Internships
• Career Advising
• Applying for Curricular Practical Training

Career Planning

• Career Planning (General)
• Career Advising - Lewis & Clark
• GRE Test
• LSAT
• TOEFL Test
• JobsNet

 Health and Insurance

• Urgent care clinics and hospitals in-network with PacificSource
• Health Insurance Options
• Student Health Insurance Plan
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Insurance Options After L&C

 Immigration

• Permission to Work: Economic Necessity
• Fingerprinting
• Foreign Consular Offices in US
• US Embassies and Consulates Abroad
• Immigration Lawyers
• Optional Practical Training/Procedures
• Renewing an F-1 Student Visa
• Travel to Canada
• DHS Obligations
• Visa Lottery Information
• SEVIS
• SEVIS Registration (Required each semester)
• Permission to Underload
• Paying the Visa Fee
• Obtaining a US Visa

 Money Matters

• Banking Information
• Currency Converter
• Costs (Tuition, room, board, etc.)
• How to Pay
• International Student Financial Aid Application (PDF)
• Dependent Expenses

 Portland, Oregon Information

• Channel 2 News
• Channel 6 News
• OregonLive.com
• Accommodations (Recomended by LC)

 Residence Halls and Campus Life

• Campus Groups with International Focus
• Residence Halls with International Focus
• Resources for Muslim Students

 Scholarships / Aid

• IEFA (International Education Financial Aid)
• EduPass: The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA
• Credila Education Loan Services - for students from India

 Shipping

• Shipping Information
• Shipping Companies

 Telephone Logistics

• Cell Phones, Sim Cards

 Travel Information

• Planes, Trains, Shuttles, etc.
  
• Directions to L&C
• Emergency Contacts
• Accommodations (Recomended by LC)
• Travel Agents