Orientation Schedule and Attire

Schedule

The session agenda is available through the button below.  An overview of the session follows. If you’d like to have a printed copy of the agenda at session, please print it on September 30 to be sure it reflects any last-minute adjustments. The overall timeline will not change.

Directions to all session locations can be found through the Orientation Directions page.

Tuesday, October 1

• 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 Solarium
• 5:00 pm: Session reception in the Plemmons Student Union Solarium

Wednesday, October 2

• 7:30 am: Breakfast (optional) – Parkway Ballroom
• 8:15 am: Session starts – Parkway Ballroom
• 4:00 pm: Free time
• 7:00 pm: Class dinner (required) – Casa Rustica

Thursday, October 3

• 7:30 am: Breakfast (optional) – Parkway Ballroom
• 8:15 am: Session starts – Parkway Ballroom
• 12:30 pm: Session adjourns
• 12:30 pm: Optional lunch, advance RSVP required – 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.

Dress for the required Wednesday class dinner at Casa Rustica 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 (serves as dinner)

Wednesday

• Breakfast (optional, arrival time is flexible)
• Morning break with snacks and beverages
• Lunch
• Afternoon break with snacks and beverages
• Class dinner (required part of session programming)

Thursday

• Breakfast (optional, arrival time is flexible)
• Morning break with snacks and beverages
• Lunch after session (optional, advance RSVP required)

Fitness Options

If you enjoy the meals and snacks a little too much, there are also exercise options.  Boone is a great place for running or walking, either on your own or with your classmates.  Appalachian State University has generously offered our group access to their campus fitness facilities. The Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center is located in the Plemmons Student Union (where our meetings and reception take place).  The larger Student Recreation Center is across campus.  Both facilities are included in the session directions document.  For either facility, present your LNC name badge and a photo ID to the desk attendant and let them know you are with the LNC group.