Alumni & Parent Programs
Services and Benefits
Lifetime membership in the Lewis & Clark College Alumni Association is automatic upon graduating from L&C. The Alumni Association includes alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences, and alumni of the Academic English Studies program. There are no dues to pay or forms to fill out, and there are many benefits.
Most alumni benefits are extended to former students who completed at least two semesters in the College of Arts and Sciences, and those who studied through the Academic English Studies program.
Alumni Card
If you would like an alumni card when you are on campus, to access athletics facilities, and library, please stop by the Alumni Gatehouse, located at the entrance to campus by Campus Safety and Information. The Gatehouse is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact the Alumni Office at 503-768-7950 or alumni@lclark.edu to get your alumni card mailed to you prior to your arrival to campus, if you won’t be here during our open hours.
Alumni Directory - myLC
Log on to the Alumni Directory with your own unique password to update your information and search for classmates. If you do not have your login and password, or if you have forgotten them, use the automated system to send you a link to reset.
Athletic Facilities
Alumni can use the College’s athletic facilities including Pamplin Sports Center, Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion, outdoor pool, track, and tennis courts, during recreational hours by presenting their alumni card. Alumni dependents may also use sports facilities when accompanied by an alum — the alum must go in person to the Athletic Office in Pamplin with their alumni card and purchase a card for each dependent ($35 per year).
Campus and Regional Events
Free or reduced admission is available to alumni for many athletic events, cultural events, symposia, and lectures on campus. For information on current campus events call the campus events hotline: 503-768-7965 or view the campus calendar. Special alumni events take place on campus and around the world. Check out our current alumni events schedule.
Read event refund policy.
Career Services
The L&C Career Center can offer you services, or you can offer them yours! The for-you services include advising, workshops, and the L&C Network - a network of parent and alumni career advisors on LinkedIn.
To offer your services to career advising, from hosting students at your work, to holding mock interviews, to setting up your company with wonderful interns from L&C, please visit this page. Questions? - contact the Career Center at 503-768-7114.
The Chronicle
The Lewis & Clark College Chronicle is published three times a year. Let us know what is happening in your life, and we will include your news in the Class Notes section of the Chronicle. You can also view the Chronicle online.
Graduating seniors may keep their student email accounts for up to one year following graduation. Additionally, all alumni have been assigned a lifetime forwarding email address. Please contact the Alumni Office to get yours!
Financial Advising
Lewis & Clark College has teamed up with SALT to help alumni manage money and student loans. This is a free benefit that extends to all students and alumni.
SALT was created by American Student Assistance, a nonprofit organization. Activating your SALT membership allows you take advantage of many features:
- Use interactive tools to get money savvy.
- Search for scholarships, internships, and jobs.
- Manage all your student loans in one place.
- Get advice from expert student loan counselors.
Please log on to www.saltmoney.org/lclark and activate your SALT account and take advantage of all these benefits. If you have any questions please contact SALT’s Member Support team at 855.469.2724.
L&C Insider electronic newsletter
The monthly alumni e-newslettter is filled with the latest Lewis & Clark news and events that are of interest to alumni, parents, and friends of the campus community.
Library
Alumni retain borrowing privileges at the Aubrey Watzek Library (excluding inter-library loan system, Summit, and borrowing from the Boley Law Library). Alumni are always welcome to come back to Watzek and make use of our computers and print resources. Read more about alumni use of the library here.
Wireless Internet Access on Campus
Most of campus is covered with wireless internet. To access, connect to “LC Wireless” and follow the prompts. Click here for more detailed information. If you need further assistance, please call the IT Service Desk at 503-768-7225.
Other Campus Resources for Alumni
Looking for a copy of your college transcript or trying to find an email address for your favorite former professor? Here are some links to help you find what you’re looking for.
- To order a transcript or a copy of your diploma, contact the Registrar’s Office
- For help locating a current staff or faculty member, try the online campus directory.
- Looking for sports information? Visit the Athletics site.
- For information about loans and scholarships or to post a part-time job for L&C students, go to the Student Financial Services site.
- Find out about long term plans for the campus and the College’s sustainable development initiatives by visiting the Campus Planning site.
- Recommend a future Pio! Be sure to fill out the Future Pio Referral Form.
Are you an alum?
If you received a degree from Lewis & Clark College, Lewis & Clark Graduate School, or Lewis & Clark Law School you are an alum of the College. If you attended the Academic English Studies program for one quarter or semester, you are considered to be alumni of the Lewis & Clark Academic English Studies program.
Those who attended Lewis & Clark College for at least two semesters or three quarters as a degree seeking candidate are considered an alum at their request.
Visiting Campus?
Here are some useful links for planning your visit:
Looking for the latest College news and events?
Use these links to find more information:
Visit the web site for alumni of the Graduate School.
Visit the web site for alumni of the Law School.