Where in the world?Population: 2 millionArea: 130 square milesMiles to the Pacific Ocean: 78Miles to Mount Hood: 65 Average rainfall: 37”

Who in the world?Undergraduate Program:L&C has 1,900 undergraduate students from 48 states and 62 foreign nations.

10% are international students or US students living abroad.

English Program:Academic English Studies has 106 students from 14 countries

What in the world?

The Undergraduate Program

• 28 majors

• 25 minors

• Average class size: 19

• Faculty to student ratio: 12:1

• 139 full-time faculty

– 57 full-time female faculty

– 0 graduate assistants

National Student Honors, 1995-2010:

37 Fulbright Scholarships22 Goldwater Scholarships15 National Science Foundation Fellowships9 Truman Scholarships8 Udall Scholarships2 Madison Fellowships2 Mellon Fellowships2 Wilson Fellowships2 Hertz Fellowships1 Compton Mentor Fellowship1 Emerson Fellowship1 Ford Foundation Fellowship1 Howard Hughes Fellowship1 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships1 NEH Younger Scholarship1 Rhodes Scholarship

The Graduate SchoolMasters and PhD programs• Counseling Psychology• Teacher Education• Educational Leadership

We join with students to learn, to serve, and to lead through deep engagement with the self and the world. Together we reach for wisdom, justice, compassion, and bold ideas in education and counseling.

The Law School

J.D. Programs

• Global Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Animal Law, Business Law, Tax Law, Criminal Law, Public Interest Law

LL.M. Program

• Environmental and Natural Resources Law

Academic English Studies

Intensive English Program

• Learn English before studying in the LC undergraduate or graduate programs.

• Learn English before transferring to another graduate or undergraduate program.

• Learn English for one or two semesters for yourself.

Academic English Studies

Intensive English Program

• Five levels.

• Many activities and programs to meet native speakers.

• Integrated content-based courses, for example:– English of psychology.

– English of sociology.

– Current events.

– Public speaking.

Classrooms , Library, and Technology•Modern “smart” classrooms

•PC and Macintosh computer labs

•Library open 24 hours/day

•Wireless internet

Residence Halls• Themed housing (Multi-cultural, Outdoors, Arts, etc.)•Single rooms, doubles, or quads• Cafeteria for all students• Direct internet access• Non-smoking• Student art center• Recreational equipment• Quiet study areas• Fireplaces and pianos in main lounges

On-Campus Housing

Student ClubsJust a few…•Climbing Club•KLC Radio•Hawai`i Club•Philosophy Club•Saudi Club •InterVarsity Christian Fellowship•Cheese Club•Model United Nations•Environmental Affairs Group

NCAA III Sports•Baseball (men)•Basketball•Cross Country•Crew•Golf•Football (men)•Soccer (women)•Softball (women)•Swimming•Track and Field•Tennis•Volleyball (women)

Opportunities in and around PortlandFriendship Families

• Friends in the community

Volunteer opportunities:• In schools• With senior citizens• To clean up the environment

Explore Nature• College Outdoors trips• Local hikes and parks

Enjoy the City• International Restaurants• Local activities

Friendship Family and Community of Friends

•Meet a local family each month to share cultures.

•Share our holidays.

•Eat dinner together.

•Enjoy an afternoon in the park.

•Many other activities.

VolunteeringFor example:

•Decorate for a parade

•Work at a middle school

•Shop for senior citizens

•Help with a Halloween party

Examples of College Outdoors Trips

•Sea Kayaking•Snowshoeing•Service Projects•Backpacking•Canyoneering and Backpacking•Whitewater Rafting•Rock Climbing•Map and Compass Clinic•Waterfalls and Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge

When will I apply?Academic Programs

Early Action Deadline: November 1Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

How do I apply?

Which form?

Common Application

www.commonapp.org

What else?• School Report• Teacher Recommendation• Official Transcript• 7th Semester Transcript• English Proficiency

Scores• Other Test Scores• Certificate of Financial

Responsibility

What does L&C look for?5,950 applications66% admittedFirst-year class of 607Mid-50%:• GPA: 3.5 to 4.0• SAT: 1810 to 2020• SAT: 1210-1350

(Critical Reading and Math only)

• ACT: 27 to 30For Full-Time Enrollment • iBT: 91• IELTS: 7

Investing in my future

2011-2012• Tuition and fees:

$38,140• Room and board:

$9,676• Books, supplies, &

personal expenses: $2,050

• Total: $48,866

• Some need-based financial aid available to international students

• Some merit-based scholarships available

When will I apply?Academic English Studies

Rolling AdmissionsApply any time for the next term.

Classes begin: mid-January, mid-May, late June, late August

How do I apply?Academic English Studies

Apply Online

• http://www.lclark.edu/programs/academic_english_studies/admissions/

What else?• Proof of at least 2 years

of English study• Official grades from high

school and/or university• Copy of your passport• Certificate of Financial

Responsibility

What do you look for?Academic English Studies

• Intermediate level of English

• We do not offer beginning level English

The mission of the College is to know the traditions of the liberal arts, to test their boundaries through ongoing exploration, and to hand on to successive generations the tools and discoveries of this quest. In all its endeavors it seeks to be a community of scholars who are alive to inquiry, open to diversity, and disciplined to work in an interdependent world.

How can I learn more?

• www.lclark.edu/offices/international• http://www.facebook.com/lewisandclarkcollege

• 1-503-768-7305

How can I learn more?Academic English Studies

• www.go.lclark.edu/aes• http://www.facebook.com/AES.lewis.clark

• 1-503-768-7310