Welcome, Trailblazer!

If you are a student interested in taking a course for credit or starting a degree program, complete the steps below to apply to L&C today.

Once you apply, you'll automatically be accepted and you'll be on your way to obtaining an L&C username and password, which you'll need to apply for scholarships and register for classes. 

There are two ways to fill out our application:

Apply Online

Apply in person


Selective Admissions

Once you gain acceptance to Lewis and Clark, some programs require a little bit extra – these are selective admissions programs: 

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Paramedicine

Certificates of Proficiency

  • Dental Assisting
  • Paramedicine
To apply for these programs, fill out our online application and check the box that denotes selective admissions, or fill out a paper application that clearly states your selective program choice on the Program/Major line.

Pre-Admission Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Testing

Students who wish to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene programs must take a Health Occupations Aptitude Examination. This test is offered once a year, typically in January. Visit those program pages to learn more.

Pre-Admission Nursing Testing

Students wanting to be considered for admission to the Nursing program must complete the Nursing Program Inquiry Application in addition to applying to LC. Nursing program applications received January 1 - June 30 will be considered for starting in the following Spring semester. Applications received June 1 - December 31 will be considered for starting in the following Fall semester. Visit the Nursing program page for the application and to learn more.