This phenomenological study aims to illuminate Black men's academic experience in undergraduate education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Specifically, what is the academic experience of Black men in undergraduate education during the COVID-19 pandemic within the United States? The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational experience of collegiate Black men is a new phenomenon that it has yet to be documented in the literature. Bronfenbrenner's (1977, 1979) ecological framework allowed for the focus to be on the participant's experience while considering the impact of social determinates of health and COVID-19 on multiple interacting systems. Utilizing an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis method (Smith et al., 2009), I conducted eight interviews via Zoom with participants who identified as Black men and transcribed them verbatim. I utilized multilevel coding that led to 16 themes and six superordinate themes at the conclusion of the cross-case analysis. Six superordinate themes emerged: 1) The importance of people, 2) Environment and transition, 3) Struggle, 4) Strength, 5) Appreciating their why, and 6) Intersecting Blackness, and other identities. Policy implications include contingency planning for continuity of operation, standardizing best practices for learning and engagement within higher education institutions. Practice implications include examining trauma-informed, and culturally sustaining teaching pedagogies. Additionally, technology upskilling for teachers and students. Additionally, the study suggests the importance of affinity spaces for students such that strong authentic connections are established prior to emergencies occur. Finally, future research examining the COVID experience in other populations and contexts is suggested. [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.]