This report provides an analysis of barriers experienced by first-generation students attempting to enroll in a two-year college. This multi-strand, mixed methods action research used both quantitative correlation and qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore the interaction between first-generation students and the two-year college. The quantitative analysis looked for correlation between enrollment, demographic factors, and satisfaction and importance of various elements of the enrollment process. The semi-structured interviews used a phenomenological approach to seek the individuals' lived experience. The synthesis of these two methods revealed three key findings: (1) first-generation students successfully enrolled in Pierce College District at rates similar to those of their continuing-generation peers; (2) first-generation students faced issues with the registration process; (3) first-generation students were more impacted by social media in their decision to enroll at Pierce College District; however, social media influence was heavily affected by age, and hence by campus. Because of these findings, researchers make the following recommendations for the Pierce College District: (1) modifying course offerings to reduce waitlists and providing information to allow for student planning; (2) differentiate how information is provided to students; (3) increase advising resources; (4) provide more opportunities for first-generation students to connect with their peers; and (5) conduct a deeper investigation of organizational differences in the enrollment process between the Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom campuses. The report acknowledges that there are limitations in the analysis due to relatively small sample size for both survey and interviews, and that those participating were not entirely representative of the population. [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.]