Welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students! The faculty and staff at Millsaps College are excited that you will be joining our campus family in the near future. The following information is designed to give you all the information you need to register for classes, find out about academic programs, and many of the other details needed for a smooth transition to college life.
What do I do first?
If you haven't already, submit your Enrollment Deposit. Pay deposit online via secure form.
To submit the enrollment deposit by mail, please send payments along with the student's name to:
Millsaps College Office of Admissions
1701 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39210
Upon submitting your deposit, please complete the required new student forms for insurance and housing purposes.
Next?
Read the 5 Steps for Successful Registration.
Don't forget to complete the Advising/Registration Sign-Up Form.
Then, learn about Millsaps academic offerings:
Learn about the Core Curriculum, Millsaps' introduction to the tools of scholarly inquiry students need for success at Millsaps College and in life at large.
Please note that all listings for Core 1: Freshman Seminar, Heritage, and Topics can be found under "Interdisciplinary Studies" or "IDST" in Major Access.
Core 1: Freshman Seminar - All freshmen are required to take this course. All transfers are required to take IDST 1050. Core 2-5: Arts and Letters - Choose Topics or Heritage of the West in World Perspective in order to fulfill your Core 2-5: Arts and Letters. Heritage of the West in World Perspective - Find out more about the program.
Find out more about:
Language Requirements Music Lessons Fine Arts Requirement
What other classes are available to take?
College Catalog Academic Programs Majors and Minors Academic Departments
Have more questions? Visit these areas to find what you need. Call the contact numbers for more information.
Bookstore - 601-974-1235
Located on the first floor of the Boyd Campbell Student Center, the Millsaps Bookstore offers textbooks, Millsaps clothing, snacks, magazines, and greeting cards.
Business Office - 601-974-1100
The business office staff is available during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to help students manage their financial arrangements and complete registration requirements.
Campus Safety - 601-974-1180, Emergency calls: 601-974-1234
Security officers are on campus around the clock and are available to escort students after dark, help with car trouble, and act as first responders for campus emergencies.
Scholarships and Financial Aid - 601-974-1220
Each year approximately 90 percent of students receive merit and/or need-based financial aid.
Information Technology Services (ITS) - 601-974-1140
HelpDesk is open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm to help students with PC and Mac computers, accessing the College's wireless network, and are always available at helpdesk@millsaps.edu to answer technology questions.
Library - 601-974-1083
The library houses 209,900 volume collection and is generally open 7:50 to 2 a.m. with extended hours during exams.
Parents - 601-974-1200 or 601-974-1020
The Parents Council coordinates Move-In Day for freshmen and their parents and all parents are encouraged to participate in campus activities including Family Weekend in the fall.
Records Office - 601-974-1120
Contact the Office of Records if you need information about transfer credit, AP or IB credit, registration, courses, and other information related to your academic records.
Student Life (move-in day and housing information) - 601-974-1200
The College offers over 80 student organizations and gives new students information on how to get involved.
Wesson Health Center - 601-974-1207
Regular office visits are free for Millsaps students at the health center which is staffed by a registered nurse and doctors from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.