The purpose of this study was to conduct exploratory qualitative research into the perceptions of engagement among Black male football student-athletes at a Midwest university. The researcher used a qualitative single case study method. This study consisted of two research questions: How do Black male football student-athletes make meaning of campus engagement and how do they engage with their university? What are the perceptions of Black male football student-athletes regarding the factors that contributed to engagement of purposeful activities at a Midwest university? The participants in this study were Black male football players who attended and played college football at a Midwest university. This study of Black male football student-athletes' experiences is vital to coaches, educators, advisors, and administrators who are concerned with understanding how to better engage Black male football student-athletes at a Midwest university. Ages of participants ranged from 18-24 and were self-identified as Black male football student-athletes through a questionnaire. Participants participated in one-hour face-to-face interviews. Data were coded and analyzed into categories to establish credibility and dependability. The themes that emerged were Time Management, Social Involvement, Expectations, Experience and Engagement. Results from this study provided evidence on the perception of engagement for Black male football student-athletes, how they make meaning of campus engagement, and how they engage with their university. The findings revealed the university's campus activities helped them engage more in purposeful activities. Based on the findings, Black male football student-athletes encountered struggles with not having enough purposeful campus activities to engage in while pursuing their college education. [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.]