Gateway Program Benefits

Gateway students in classroom

There are a many benefits that you would gain as a Gateway Scholar, including opportunities to:

  • gain an advantage by further strengthen academic writing and data analysis skills before the beginning of the semester
  • develop tools and skills for time and stress management
  • learn about opportunities related to leadership, work study, recreation, and culture on campus
  • work with faculty, staff, and peer mentors to consider how you might best use the opportunities available at UMN Morris to achieve your long term career and life goals
  • meet and get to know faculty, staff, and other students who will help you become more successful as a student and a leader as well as get a headstart in building friendships and community
  • build a community on campus prior to the beginning of the academic year
  • become familiar with campus prior to beginning the fall semester
  • join a community of hundreds of previous Gateway Scholars who have higher persistence and graduation rates when compared to students who did not participate in Gateway
  • earn 4 college credits at no cost to you
  • have fun!

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