Many colleges and universities have implement programs to support undergraduate student's academic success. One type of program is described as a four year graduation guarantee program. The use of this type of program has been growing over the last several decades. This study was designed to determine how participants in a particular program experienced it. Individual interviews were conducted with twelve undergraduate students who were active participants in the program. Interviews with taped, transcribed and analyzed using open coding, developing themes, focused coding and theme construction. This qualitative data analysis revealed several themes. This study begins building an understanding of how students are experiencing their academic life through the lens of participating in the four-year graduation guarantee program. This research shows that students experience the institutional program as marketing, a cost management tool, and guidance on engagement. In regards to my question: how do undergraduate students participating in the four-year graduation guarantee program at an AAU public research-intensive university describe their experiences with the program and the institution? All the participants heard the program's message of finishing your undergraduate degree in four years. The participants sometimes understood and followed the program requirements. These requirements encouraged students to take steps and create behaviors toward that goal. Even though the message seems to be a well-understood one, the message's value is in the bringing attention to the fact that finishing within that four year timeline is not typical. Ultimately, programs such as this one need to continually assess with the eye to constantly improving its potential effects on student's success. [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.]