With the exception of the Year in Munich and Summer programs only currently enrolled Lewis & Clark students are eligible to participate on Lewis & Clark College Programs.

To apply:

Applications are now being processed online. Please note that you can only apply to ONE program. If you submit more than one application, the applications will not be processed. Therefore please adhere to policy. If you are not selected for your first choice program you will have the opportunity to transfer your application to a program that is still accepting applications. Please read (If you receive a regret letter) below.

To apply, first fill out the required Interest Form, which will then lead you to the application.

Application Deadlines to participate on 2010-2011 programs:

Fall & Full Year Programs Russia: St. Petersburg	October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009
Spring, Summer & Fall Domestic Programs	February 5, 2010
Spring Domestic Programs	February 5, 2010
Year of Study in Germany: Munich	February 5, 2010

Completed applications will not be accepted after the application deadline OR once 40 applications for a specific program have been submitted to the Office of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs, whichever comes first.

Academic References

Professors may request an electronic academic reference form for the applicant(s). Please email the Overseas & Off-Campus Programs Office (overseas@lclark.edu) with this request.

Passport Photo Information

You will also be required to submit passport photos with your application. You will be informed of the amount of passport size photos needed for your program when you pick up your application in the Overseas Office. These photos are used for i.d.'s, government forms, university files abroad etc. We recommend that you have your pictures taken at Action Fast Photo, located at 9889 SW Barbur Blvd. (Near Barbur Foods & across the street from the bus depot on Barbur), 503/245-9898. The first set of photos costs $7.50 and each additional photo 43¢, which is much better than most other shops in the area. Please make sure you have Lewis & Clark College i.d. with you or the the photos will be much more expensive.

Program Interviews

In order to participate in the interview process, your application must be complete (including receipt of at least 2 of your references). You will be contacted by email only to schedule your interview once the deadline has been met or 40 applications have been received. It is imperative that you become accustomed to email communication as it is the standard procedure in this department. The interview will be conducted by the program leader and/or members of the Overseas and Off-Campus Programs department.

The Decision

Selection is determined by the program leader in close consultation with the Overseas and Off-Campus Programs department. Notification of final decisions is sent through campus mail prior to posting on our bulletin board. Most programs accept an initial group of approximately 25 students.

ONCE ACCEPTED

Passport Information

In order to participate on an overseas program you will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program end date. The Overseas Office will be collecting your passport at the start of the semester prior to your program's departure. If you do not have a passport or need to renew it please visit the U.S. Department of State, for instructions and forms. You will then need to take the necessary documents and two passport photos to the University Station Post Office, located 1505 SW 6th Avenue (downtown Portland).

If you receive a regret letter

You will have the opportunity to transfer your application to be considered for another program with in the same academic year that is still accepting applications. You will need to inform the Office of Overseas & Off-Campus Programs of your intent to transfer your application within 7 days of the date on your letter. Please follow the instructions at the bottom of the regret letter.