Early Action
Early Action is a non-binding admission option which allows first-year students to receive early notification of the Millsaps admission decision while not having to let the college know of your decision until May 1. Students accepted under the Early Action option are free to apply to other schools. Under Early Action, you must apply and submit all supporting documents by December 1. The admission decision will be mailed by January 15 followed by financial aid/scholarship notification by February 1. Students will have until the Candidate's Reply Date of May 1 to pay their enrollment deposit indicating their commitment to attend Millsaps.
Regular Decision
First-year students who select this option should apply and submit all supporting documents by February 1 for the fall semester. Admission and scholarship notification will be mailed by April 1. Students will have until May 1 to pay their enrollment deposit indicating their commitment to attend Millsaps.
Admissions Deadlines and Notification (New Freshmen)
| Application Deadlines | Notification Mailed | Deposit Deadline | |
| Early Action | December 1 | January 15 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision (fall enrollment) | February 1 | March 15 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision (spring enrollment) | November 1 | December 1 | December 15 |
Financial Aid Deadlines and Notification (New Freshmen)
| Application Deadline | Notification Mailed | |
| CSS PROFILE (Early Action only)* | January 1 | February 1 |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | March 1 | April 1 |
* Early Action students who are accepted and wish to receive a need-based financial aid award package early (by February 1) must have the results of the CSS PROFILE submitted by January 1. Early Action students who do not submit the PROFILE results will be mailed an award package that reflects only the merit-based aid they are eligible to receive. For more information about the CSS PROFILE, go to profileonline.collegeboard.com.