A phenomenological study was used to investigate factors that promoted online course completion among African American male undergraduate students. This investigation was important due to the current problem of academic underachievement in online courses among African American males. Ten males were interviewed with significant statements and themes identified. Factors that contributed to online course completion among African American male undergraduate students in this study were financial assistance, prior academic achievement, previous information technology (IT) training, continuous academic enrollment, online subject content perceived as less demanding or familiar due to prior knowledge, use of handheld digital devices, and a non-prejudicial learning environment. Policymakers, administrators, and practitioners must promote academic success among African American male high school students, ensure that smartphones can be used to access course materials and complete most assignments, and provide immediate assistance and multimodal instruction when needed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]