The University of Minnesota, Morris campus, developed a bridge program called the Gateway Program to meet the special concerns of African American and American Indian incoming freshmen. The program initially prepares students for higher education through a 4-week summer program that includes an umbrella course in math, computer literacy, and writing, as well as various workshops and recreational activities. Participants receive a full summer scholarship. Pre- and post-course assessments indicate an average increase of 36 percent in students' knowledge base across all subject areas. During the summer program, student meet with the program coordinator to assess their progress, register for the fall semester, and plan a first year of study. Informal advising and counseling are available throughout their college stay. Tutoring options include peer tutoring by upper division students, some of whom have been Gateway students; tutoring by preservice secondary education seniors; and tutoring provided by the campus minority resource center. Upper division students of color mentor Gateway students throughout the summer program and conduct small study groups during the year to prepare for exams and discuss academic issues. Mentors reside in the dorms with first-year students. Opportunities for mentoring by faculty members are also provided. Workshops, informal discussion groups, and social and recreational activities are provided to assist Gateway students with daily living skills and adjusting to university life. Five years of assessment data suggest that there is no significant difference between graduation rates of Gateway students and majority students. (TD)