First Year Regular Decision Checklist

Regular Decision applications (with all additional materials listed below) are due January 15. Admissions decisions will be released by April 1.

  • Free Common Application 
    (including essay and Supplemental Question.)
  • Secondary School Report form
  • Teacher Recommendation, completed by a teacher who has taught you in a core academic course (i.e. English, mathematics, science, world language, history, or social studies).
    • We prefer letters of recommendation from someone who has taught you in 11th or 12th grade.
  • Official high school transcript
    Regular Decision candidates must request an official copy of the following be sent to us:
    • 1) A transcript including grades from 9th through 11th grade,
    • 2) A complete list of courses in which they are enrolled during their senior year,
    • 3) Grades from the first full marking period of the senior year. Regular Decision application decisions may be delayed until grades from the first marking period are received.
  • Mid-Year Report and updated transcript
    All first-year applicants must submit their first term senior grades for review by the admissions committee. We understand that not all schools have these grades from the first full marking period available by the January 15 deadline, but students should request grades be submitted to us as soon as they are available.
  • SAT and/or ACT scores (optional)

    SAT and ACT scores will be considered as part of a holistic review process if they are provided, however we do not require students to submit any standardized test scores. If a student chooses to send us scores, they can be uploaded through the L&C Portal, submitted directly from the testing agency, included on an official high school transcript, or sent directly to our office by a high school counselor (as a PDF or screenshot of the online or paper score report). Scores submitted through the Common Application are redacted. Please review our test-optional policy.

    • Lewis & Clark’s SAT code: 4384
      Lewis & Clark’s ACT code: 3464

  • Interview (recommended)

    A one-on-one interview with a member of our admissions team is a great way to demonstrate your interest in Lewis & Clark and share information about your prior academic experiences and future goals, which will add depth to your application. Schedule your Virtual Interview online today!

  • FAFSA
    Early Action applicants who are applying for need-based financial aid should submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline to receive full consideration for all available sources of need-based aid.