The following statements pertain to all three schools of Lewis & Clark: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the Northwestern School of Law.

Our Mission

Lewis & Clark is a premier private higher education institution offering an exceptional education in an inclusive environment. By fostering critical thinking, innovation, creativity, civic engagement, and leadership both inside and outside of the classroom, we prepare our students for lifelong success in a connected, rapidly evolving world. Our educational programs include meaningful engagement with research and scholarship and equip students with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers, promote justice, and address urgent societal challenges facing our communities and the world.

Our Values

• We believe in the power of higher education as both an individual benefit and a public good.
• We strive to be a driver of socioeconomic mobility, improving opportunities for economic and social advancement through individualized educational programs that support students from enrollment through graduation, and beyond.
• We are guided by a commitment to diversity, equity, sustainability, global-mindedness, and the pursuit of a more just society.