- <a href="/live/image/gid/210/width/650/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.jpg" class="lw_preview_image lw_disable_preview" tabindex="-1"><picture class="lw_image lw_image83767"> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 500px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 800px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 1200px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 1201px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/83767_Night-Event-on-Lawn.rev.1589308376.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="690" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="960"/> </picture> </a><div class="hero-full_image_caption collapsable-caption"></div>
- <a href="/live/image/gid/210/width/650/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.jpg" class="lw_preview_image lw_disable_preview" tabindex="-1"><picture class="lw_image lw_image93310"> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 500px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/210/width/500/height/240/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 800px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/210/width/800/height/383/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(max-width: 1200px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 1201px)" srcset="/live/image/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg" alt="2022 grand reopening of The Platteau" width="1440" height="690" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/210/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/93310_CAS-0222-Platteau_Opening_16.rev.1647448978.jpg 2x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2134"/> </picture> </a><div class="hero-full_image_caption collapsable-caption"> 2022 grand reopening of The Platteau</div>
Student Life
Lewis & Clark students thrive in a vibrant, colorful, and supportive environment. The entire Division of Student Life works hard to create a place of belonging in which you can take pride in and realize your full potential, both in and out of the classroom.
Experiencing Lewis & Clark for the First Time
The transition to college can be exciting, fun, and filled with questions. How will I know which classes to take? Which student clubs should I join? What can I do to make an impact at Lewis & Clark? Rest assured, from the moment you step foot on campus, you will have staff and faculty ready to support you, peers ready to welcome you, and the Division of Student Life ready to prove to you that you belong here.
Explore Your Campus Community
From staying active to diving deeper into their personal identities, there is one thing for certain—L&C students are passionate about getting involved on our campus. Our programs are designed to support our students in their interests, encourage an environment of care and wellbeing, and to cultivate inclusive spaces in our community.
- Kenan Imamovic BA ’25
While researching L&C, I felt like almost every single thing was grabbing my attention. The student clubs, community, various events and possibilities for integration, support, and genuine happiness and satisfaction that was apparent in the students.
Computer Science and Psychology (double) | Tuzla, Bosnia and HerzegovinaMore about Kenan - William Lew BA ’23
Because L&C is a liberal arts school, classes will often contain people from a wide variety of majors. This makes it feel like I’m always finding new people to meet in my classes, while also seeing a lot of familiar faces in my major-specific classes.
Computer science | San Ramon, CaliforniaMore about William - Rocío Yao BA ’24
During my first year, I found my community while living in Akin Hall among the other Third Culture Kids (TCK) and international students. Since then, my community has expanded through my involvement in Race Monologues, the Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME), and Poetry of Color.
International Affairs and Sociology and Anthropology (double) | Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guangzhou, China; Northglenn, Colorado, United StatesMore about Rocío
Inclusivity at Lewis & Clark
Student Life supports students as they actively explore identities, participate in discussions on a wide range of diversity and inclusion issues, and plan and attend events that bring fresh perspectives to our campus.

Identity-Based Organizations
Student Life supports students as they actively explore identities, participate in discussions on a wide range of diversity and inclusion issues, and plan and attend events that bring fresh perspectives to our campus.

Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement
This office supports and empowers historically marginalized students to achieve academic success, persist to graduation, and become critically conscious and inclusive leaders.
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L&C has 21 varsity sports teams. See the full list!
17%
of Lewis & Clark students are varsity athletes.
25%
One quarter of L&C undergraduate students visit the Counseling Service each year.
10%
of our undergraduate students are from outside the U.S.
125
of our undergraduate students are Third Culture Kids.
Immersive Learning
Education doesn’t end when you step outside the classroom. Our offices offer a number of programs to prepare students to make an impact and engage with their community, both locally and globally, in order to bring about active citizenship and social change.
- Service learning and volunteering
- Alternative breaks
- Leadership development and workshops
- Weekend trips and outdoor events
Career CenterThe Center for Social Change
College OutdoorsSustainability
Health and Wellness
There are many ways to be supported as a student at Lewis & Clark, including access to disability accommodations, workout facilities, health and counseling clinics, and more. We’ve got you covered.
Featured News
Meet the 2023 Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant Recipients
Two exceptional student innovators were each awarded 5K for project proposals that seek to create positive social change within their communities. Read about their projects below that will be implemented between June-August 2023.
Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students is located in East Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 102
email vpsl@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7110
Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Dr. Evette Castillo Clark
Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 102
Portland OR 97219