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This qualitative study examined the perceptions of Caribbean immigrant college students on the teacher-student relationship on engagement. The study was conducted at a community college located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The study focused on the lived experiences of these students who have had schooling in the Caribbean and the United States. The data was collected using a questionnaire and an interview. During the data analysis, five themes emerged. These themes were: support from faculty and peers, cultural awareness and appreciation, relationship building with faculty and students, meeting the academic needs of students, and experiences in the classroom. The study highlights the importance of the teacher-student relationship on the academic performance and resiliency of this sub-group of students within the United States educational system. [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.]