This session, intended for prospective applicants to the Mortenson Center Associates Program goes over the program details: general description of the program, the2025 theme (Libraries Unbound: Open, Inclusive, Engaged– and sub-themes. It also covers examples of activities participants can expect to be engaged in as well as program costs, application process/ requirements and dates/deadlines associated with the application process and the program. The session also includes narratives from 3 past participants sharing about their experiences and sharing tips and strategies for the application process and the program itself.