Home - Degrees & Courses Small Classes, Big Results Lewis and Clark Community College is committed to the most fundamental principles of human dignity, equality of opportunity and academic freedom. That's why our motto is "empowering people." We offer a variety of degree and certificate programs, as well as transfer options, GED options, high school partnership options and continuing education options to meet the needs of the diverse student population we serve. Our small class sizes promote one-on-one attention with instructors and student interaction in the classroom, as well as a personalized learning experience. In addition, various student services and opportunities to get involved in campus life all help make your time at Lewis and Clark invaluable and enjoyable. Look through our programs to find your path, or get started by registering today! Academic Calendar 2022-2023 Note: Off-campus classes and district high schools will meet each semester according to the schedule of the individual school districts August 15 - 19 Faculty in-service August 22 Fall Semester begins (all campuses) September 05 Labor Day holiday (campus closed) October 17 Mid-Fall Session begins October 17 Registration for Winter Intersession and Spring begins November 08 General Election Day (campus closed) November 11 Veterans Day holiday (campus closed) November 15 Last day to petition for Fall Graduation November 23 Thanksgiving recess (campus open, no classes) November 24 - 27 Thanksgiving recess (campus closed) December 15 Last day of Fall Semester (ends at 10:30 p.m.) December 17 -January 02 Holiday recess (campus closed) December 19 Winter Intersession begins January 09 - 13 Faculty in-service January 13 Last day of Winter Intersession January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (campus closed) January 17 Spring Semester begins (all campuses) February 13 Registration for Summer begins February 15 Last day to petition for Spring Graduation March 13 Registration for Fall begins March 13 Spring recess (campus closed, no classes) March 14 - 17 Spring recess (campus open, no classes) March 15 Last day to petition for Summer Graduation March 20 Spring Semester resumes March 20 Mid-Spring Semester begins April 07 - 09 Easter recess (campus closed) May 12 Last day of Spring Semester (ends at 4:30 p.m.) May 17 Commencement May 22 -August 11 Twelve week Summer Semester May 29 Memorial Day holiday (campus closed) June 05 -July 28 Eight week Summer Semester June 08 GED Graduation June 19 Juneteenth (campus closed) July 04 Independence Day holiday observed (campus closed) Full 2022-2023 academic calendarFull 2023-2024 academic calendar