A trial program at Montana State University (MSU) was designed to enhance students' chances for academic success by running an experimental seminar for students suspended for the first time. A unique problem exists for MSU students suspended at the end of the spring quarter. Since summer school is not a quarter, those suspended for the first time at the end of the spring quarter cannot re-enroll until the winter 6 months later. It was suggested that if students could stay rather than be suspended, the university's financial posture would improve and students would feel better about the educational experience. This would make MSU attractive and serve as a recruiting tool. In this experiment, when students were informed of their spring quarter suspension, they were told of the opportunity to return in the autumn quarter if they successfully completed a 40-hour academic achievement seminar. Fifty-five of the 180 suspended attended. The seminar covered career decision making, keys to excellence, university study skills and techniques, coping with college life, and college education perspective. Each student was assigned a mentor. Results include the following: all 55 successfully completed the seminar, and 49 registered for MSU's autumn quarter; of those who completed the winter quarter, 57.5% had a 2.0 or better GPA; and after three quarters, 61% of those enrolled in the autumn quarter were still eligible to enroll at MSU at the end of the spring quarter. Students were interviewed and expressed greater confidence since attending the seminar. (SM)