An overview of the Orientation session schedule is below.  The full agenda will be available through the Agenda button below as we get closer to the session dates. The overall timeline will not change. If you’d like to have a printed copy of the agenda at session, please print it on October 2 to be sure it reflects any last-minute adjustments.

Directions to all session locations will be posted to the Orientation Directions (link to come) page.

Be sure to visit the Homework and Resources (link to come) page to access your Orientation Session Workbook and the brief homework assignments prior to heading to Boone.

Schedule Overview

Tuesday, October 3

  • 2:00 pm: Session kicks off at Appalachian State University in the Plemmons Student Union Parkway Ballroom. Visit the directions link above for directions to parking and the walk to Plemmons. Please arrive a few minutes early to grab a snack and get settled.
  • 4:45 pm: Class picture outside the Plemmons Student Union Solarium
  • 5:00 pm: Session reception in the Plemmons Student Union Solarium

Wednesday, October 4

  • 8:00 am: Breakfast (optional–advance RSVP required through attendance survey) – Parkway Ballroom
  • 8:30 am: Session starts – Parkway Ballroom
  • 4:15 pm: Free time
  • 6:45 pm: Class dinner (required) – Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium

Thursday, October 5

  • 8:00 am: Breakfast (optional–advance RSVP required through attendance survey) – Parkway Ballroom
  • 8:30 am: Session starts – Parkway Ballroom
  • 12:30 pm: Session adjourns
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch (optional–advance RSVP required through attendance survey) – Parkway Ballroom

 

Attire

Attire for all Orientation session programming at Appalachian State University is business casual.  “Business casual” means you don’t need to be in a suit but you should look polished and professional.  We will go straight from the Tuesday afternoon session to the class picture and then the welcoming reception. If you have a favorite picture day outfit, wear it on Tuesday.

Attire for the required Wednesday class dinner at the Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium is casual.

We work hard to have a comfortable room temperature in all meeting locations, but “comfortable” is different for everyone.  We recommend layers or bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case.

 

Meals and Snacks

LNC believes in keeping you well-fueled by presenting a variety of options at meals and breaks. Breakfasts are always optional but encouraged. Breakfasts provide an extra opportunity to engage with your classmates, reflect on session content, and settle in for the day ahead. The Wednesday class dinner is required and counts towards the program attendance requirement.

Tuesday

  • Light snacks upon arrival
  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres at reception
  • Dinner on your own

Wednesday

  • Breakfast
  • Morning break with snacks and beverages
  • Lunch
  • Class dinner (required part of session programming)

Thursday

  • Breakfast
  • Morning break with snacks and beverages
  • Lunch after session adjourns (optional, advance RSVP required)
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