This paper consists of 16 suggestions for retaining nontraditional students in classes in which it is unusual for them to participate. Emphasis is on female students in traditionally all-male fields, such as trade and industrial courses. Some of the suggestions are the following: (1) have more than one nontraditional student in a class; (2) give extra help to nontraditional students in areas in which they have not had much background; (3) don't tell dirty jokes and watch out for sexual harassment; (4) encourage open discussion of tensions; (5) don't be patronizing or chivalrous; (6) treat all students alike; (7) establish support groups for nontraditional students; (8) use gender-free terms and occupational titles; (9) help students to identify sex stereotypes; and (10) invite role models into the classroom. (KC)