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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 1,247
Average Housing Costs $5,058
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 65%
Freshmen Living On Campus 97%
Number of Dormitories 7
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Freshman Dorms Howard Hall (of Platt-Howard Hall)
Best Upperclassman Dorms Apartments (East Hall, Roberts Hall, West Hall)
Best Dorms
  • Apartments
  • Hartzfeld
  • Stewart-Akin-Odell
Worst Dorms
  • Copeland
  • Forest
  • Juniper
  • Platt-Howard
Worst Freshman Dorms Copeland Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms Copeland Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

On-campus housing isn’t horrible, but the prices are. Most students anxiously await the day they can live off campus after they realize how much money they could be saving. Unfortunately, Lewis & Clark does have a two-year residency requirement, which seems a bit excessive to most. While living on campus is very convenient as a freshman, most students wish they had other options their sophomore year. The apartments are the nicest and newest on campus, but they are only open to upperclassmen and the few lucky sophomores who get into the language communities. While Copeland may have dungeon-like dorms, it makes up for the dreariness by being the best and most social dorm on campus for freshmen, as well as the biggest. Most freshmen live in Copeland or one of the four Forest dorms.

Akin, Stewart, and Odell are located near one another, and all offer walk-in closets, which can be convenient. Hartzfeld is a popular choice for sophomores, due to the layout of the rooms. There is a private bathroom connecting two doubles as opposed to a communal bathroom for the entire floor. These dorms are also a bit newer, and are undoubtedly the best dorms to party in. Stewart has a recreation room in the basement, which includes two pool tables, an air hockey table, two treadmills, and other workout equipment. However, something important to consider is the bathroom situation. It is practically impossible to get away from communal bathrooms, and a lot of them are coed. While some students might get used to this pretty quickly, it may make other students uncomfortable. On the plus side, all bathrooms are cleaned on a daily basis, excluding the weekends.

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Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

G2493

'15

Social Sciences

4.6
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Pick the Right Dorm!

Living on campus is really not that bad, you just have to make sure you pick the right dorm. If you get into one that isn't filled with people similar to yourself, you might have some problems. For example, Copeland=Athletic Dorm(best dorm!). Forest=Hipster Dorm. Platt=Artistic Dorm. Just know which fits you best, and you'll have an amazing experience! I know some people got into Stewart(Substance Free) and barely spend any time there because they didn't fill out the preference form! FILL OUT THE PREFERENCE FORM! It's definitely worth the time!

Dec 06, 2011

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Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

kjm

'15

French Language and Literature

4.2
A-

Dorm Life

Dorm life is completely dependent upon which building you choose. Some are known for their level of noise, some for their complete lack of it. Housing for upperclassmen is the best, but tradition themed underclassmen housing is closer to academic buildings.

Nov 10, 2011

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Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

AliaAlH

'14

Graphic Communications

3.5
B

It Could Be a Lot Worse

Living on campus can get expensive in the long haul. LC requires first and second years to live on campus. All dorms excluding Hartzfeld and the Apartments have communal bathrooms, which initially may be a shock, but students learn to appreciate the fact that they don't have to clean up their own bathrooms. Stewart, Akin, and Odell come with walk-in closets, which is nice if you like organizing your stuff away from the sight of visitors. Copeland is probably the most social dorm, as well as one of the loudest, along with Platt and Howard. The four dorms that make up Forrest are also a popular choice for Freshmen.

Aug 24, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Types of Housing Offered
  • Coed dorms
  • Theme housing
  • Women's dorms
Room Types
  • Double
  • Four-bedroom suite – Apartment unit with four bedrooms, up to two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a living area
  • Quad
  • Single
  • Suite – Two double rooms sharing a bathroom
  • Two-bedroom suite – Apartment unit with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchenette, and a small living area
Bed Types
  • Long mattresses available for students over 6 feet tall
  • Standard twin
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable (some dorms)
  • Desk
  • Dresser
  • Walk-in closet (some dorms)
  • Wireless Internet
Also Available Theme housing is available, including Multicultural, Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA), Outdoor Pursuits, Wellness, and Pioneers in Environmental Action & Service (PEAS).

Available for Rent

MicroFridges

Cleaning Service

Yes, in bathrooms and public areas

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Akin Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Carpeting, community kitchens, game room, grand piano, movable furniture, student lounges, walk-in closets; this hall features a number of diversity-focused programs, including multicultural and international fairs.

Copeland Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Balcony, community kitchens, main lounge with fireplace, piano, student lounges; gender-neutral housing options available.

Forest Complex (Alder, Manzanita, Juniper, Ponderosa, Spruce, and Tamarack)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Community kitchens, main lounge with fireplace, piano, student lounges, TV lounge; complex includes student co-op and Spruce Classroom space.

Hartzfeld Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Special Features: Central lounge with fireplace, community kitchens; complex consists of four buildings, each housing 25 students.

Odell Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Large picture windows, movable furniture, walk-in closets

Platt-Howard Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Home to Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and Outdoor Pursuits theme housing, as well as the Platteau arts center with dance and ceramics studios and space for music and art projects.

Stewart Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, movable furniture, outdoor space, student lounges, walk-in closets; home to Wellness theme housing (substance-free).

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Apartments (East Hall, Roberts Hall, West Hall)
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors and seniors
Room Types: Two- and four-bedroom apartments (singles)
If you have completed the two-year residency requirement or transferred to the College with at least 28 credits, you can apply to live in the apartments.
Special Features: Maggie's, the campus coffee shop, is in Roberts Hall.

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