This study explored how young adult students below the age of twenty-five perceived their learning experiences in adult classroom environments. Participants were enrolled in regionally accredited, undergraduate, on campus adult programs. Twenty-five interviews were conducted with students who had been enrolled for at least two semesters, and alumni who had been enrolled when they were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-three, and who had graduated within the past five years. The researcher was interested in hearing how younger adult students described their learning experiences in adult programs designed for students twenty-five years and older, who have the life experience and self-direction necessary to participate in andragogically oriented learning environments, characteristics which are presumed lacking among students below the age of twenty-five. Interviews were also designed to gain information about how these younger adults related with other students and professors in their courses. Research revealed that students below the age of twenty-five were able to use their life experiences to participate in adult classroom activities. They described a friendly, comfortable academic environment where they enjoyed the learning process. Students experienced positive interactions with their professors and classmates. They developed trusting relationships which allowed them to engage in deep learning through critical thinking and problem solving activities, as well as the practical application of real life scenarios to academic theory. The findings of this research can contribute to a conversation about changing academic policy to include admissions criteria that would allow students below the age of twenty- five to enroll in adult programs, as well as consideration of a more widespread inclusion of andragogy alongside pedagogy on traditional college campuses. [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.]