Research on gender differences in online purchasing behavior among Generation Y college students has been limited despite the importance of this consumer group. As Generation Y enters the work force their purchasing power and willingness to purchase products online will largely influence the future success of online retailers. This study provides insight into the online research and purchase habits of Generation Y consumers, as well as the gender differences that exist in online shopping behavior. Information is provided that explains why certain products are not purchased over the Internet, what other non-Internet sources were chosen for the actual purchase, and why products that were purchased online were returned. The results of this research provide online retailers with a better understanding of the online purchase behaviors of this consumer group, as well as useful information for online retailers that use gender- based strategies to segment their consumer market.