Despite being one of the largest populations of international students in the U.S., Indian international students have been mostly ignored by scholars. Further, research about international student experiences has mostly failed to take a critical look and rather focused on how students can adjust and assimilate to U.S. culture. Using critical race theory, racist nativism, and caste as theoretical frameworks, this interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) study examined the lived experiences of Indian international undergraduate students with racism in the U.S. As such, this research shifts the focus from how students can assimilate to how their universities can create a better climate on campus for them. This qualitative IPA research utilized two semi-structured interviews, with video logs in between. The data were analyzed to interpret how the participants made sense of their experiences with racism and discriminatory policies and practices. I found that the participants experienced significant intersectional discrimination and systemic barriers at their universities. I conclude with discussing recommendations for how university administrators can better support the Indian undergraduate international students they enroll. [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/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]