Understanding the Experiences of Provisionally Admitted Black Male College Students in the State of Georgia

Abstract

This article is the result of research conducted with provisionally admitted Black make students enrolled at four different public institutions in Georgia. The researcher sought to answer the following research question: What are the common perceptions of provisionally admitted Black male students that influence their academic success at state colleges and state universities with the University System of Georgia? The researcher utilized a phenomenological approach and multiple methods of data collection. This resulted in rich data that has been categorized into themes. The article concludes with implications for student affairs administrators and faculty, as well as for future research on provisionally admitted Black male college students.

Keywords

• black male college students
• provisional admittance
• student persistence