It has become increasingly difficult for individuals with only a high school diploma to earn a living wage. It is vital for individuals to have more education and training to increase their earnings and be competitive in the marketplace. Adults needing to enhance their skill set or to learn a new skill are enrolling in community colleges, which offer accessibility and affordability. First used in four-year institutions, college success courses helped students make the transition from high school to college. Study skills, time management, college resources, and social aspects are some of the topics addressed in these classes. These courses were originally designed for traditional students; however, many adult community college students are required to complete this course. Research has found that persistence and success have positive outcomes for traditional students taking a college success course. The proven differences in characteristics of adult students and their younger classmates begs the question if the current curriculum offers the same experience for adult students. A qualitative study was conducted to understand the perceptions of adult students who have completed the college success course. Interviews were conducted with community college students who are 25 yeas of age or older and have completed the college success course in fall of 2018 with a grade of C or better. The interview questions in conjunction with purposeful probing questions collected data that clearly identified issues adult students experienced in the course and in college life. The challenges and barriers these students overcome as a demographic minority are very different than those faced by the traditional-age student population. These participants reported the college success course was helpful in their transition to college and admitted, at the same time, they felt the course was "not tailored" to adult students. Most participants had strong feelings that the course catered to the younger students and had a "one size fits all" design. The current course design must change to reflect the needs of the adult students entering college. Additional research is needed to address the growing population of adult students enrolled in America's community colleges and how best to assist them with academic success, persistence, and completion. The culture of community colleges must adapt to the needs of today's college students which requires purposeful, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindsets. [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.]