As a new Unclassified/Professional, Faculty, or Other Academic employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Orientation takes place on the first and third Monday of every month*. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits.