Welcome, Parents!

This website will provide you with information related to your child’s college experience, keep you up to date on L&C news and events, and give you links to essential campus resources.

As your son or daughter continues at the College, we ask for your ongoing and active support. We believe you are an important part of your child’s progress through the educational process. There are many ways you can be involved in that process through participation in special programs, attendance at events, and giving to the College through Parent Giving.

If you are a parent of a prospective Lewis & Clark student, you may find the information on our admissions site for parents helpful.

Parent and Family Classes

When a student goes to college, it is a time of transition for both the student and his or her parents and family. To help with this transition, we offer online classes for parents of first-year and sophomore students.

Academic Information

• Academic Advising
• Academic Calendar: Includes Vacation Periods
• Exploration and Discovery
• Career and Community Engagement
• International Students and Scholars
• Registrar’s Office
• Summer Sessions

Outside the Classroom

• Athletics
• Calendar of Events
• Chapel
• College Outdoors
• Food Services
• Community Standards: Code of Conduct
• Campus Living
• Student Activities: Clubs and Organizations
• Student Life

Health and Safety Information

• Campus Safety: Crime Statistics
• Counseling Service
• Crisis Management Plan
• Health Service: FAQ’s and Insurance Information
• Parental and Guardian Notification Policy
• Health Promotion and Wellness

Money Matters

• Financing a Lewis & Clark Education
• Making Payments and Cashing Checks
• Tuition and Fees

Stay In Touch with Your Student

• Send a Letter or Package
• You can order a birthday cake or a dozen cookies by contacting the Catering Department, 503-768-7888, of our food service provider, Bon Appetit.
• Flowers from any local florist (Broadway Floral, 503-288-5537) may be delivered to the Campus Living Reception area in Templeton Campus Center and your daughter or son will be contacted to pick up her/his delivery.
• In an emergency if you are unable to reach your son or daughter, you may call the Office of Campus Safety at 503-768-7777 for assistance. If your child is ill or needs to miss school for an urgent family matter, the Student Development Center at 503-768-7191, can assist by contacting faculty members to let them know of the emergency.
• Personal faxes may be received at the College Bookstore at 503-768-7877, and are available for your student to pickup between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Please let your son or daughter know that you are sending a fax.
• To send a traditional care package, contact Care Package Cafe on the Web at www.carepackagecafe.com or by phone at 503-277-3800.

Additional Reading

The Parent Guide, which brings together many of the resources above in one place, is available online. On the Web you can also look at The Pathfinder, the official student handbook that students receive a copy of each academic year.

Planning to Visit Campus?

There are special events during the academic year designed specifically for parents and families of our students. However, if you’re planning to visit campus at other times, please refer to our Visitor Guide for some helpful hints.

Events With a Family Focus

• Parents Preview: A program designed especially for the parents of new Lewis & Clark students. August 29-30, 2012
• Family Weekend: Lewis & Clark will host students’ families as part of Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend. October 26-28, 2012
• Commencement Activities: May 4-6, 2012