Summer Term

Millsaps students are strongly encouraged to register for all summer sessions Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14. Summer registration occurs in Major Portal by selecting the appropriate term. Students will be expected to pay at the time of registration.

Students from other institutions may request summer term information by contacting the Office of Records at 601-974-1120 or [email protected] or by visiting the Office of Records.

Any course may be subject to cancelation, if the enrollment does not meet the required minimum of five (5) students.

The maximum load a student may take is 8 semester hours in one term or 16 semester hours in two terms, except with the permission of the Dean of the College.

To transfer credits earned during the summer, a written transcript request must be completed, signed by the department chair, and filed with the Office of Records of Millsaps College.

To request a transcript, go to the ACADEMICS drop-down at the top Millsaps website, select Office of Records, then click on Getting a Transcript.

Millsaps students of sophomore standing or higher may take summer classes that count toward their Major Experience of the Compass Curriculum. Offerings include study abroad or community-engaged learning. To view the courses that qualify for the Major Experience, go to Major Portal and click on Advanced Search. Select one of the 2026 summer sessions from the Term menu and select Major Experience from the Course Type menu.

TUITION

Undergraduate per hour (1/4 course) $695.00

Graduate per hour $730.00

ACTIVITY FEES

Undergraduate, per term $150.00

Graduate, per hour  $ 20.00

LABORATORY FEES

CHEM 2111, CHEM 1211, CHEM 2121, CHEM 1221  $ 75.00

OTHER FEES A $20.00 late fee will be charged for tuition payments not received prior to the first day of class for each summer term and could result in the removal of your class schedule.

For each change of schedule authorization processed, a $30.00 fee will be charged. Any change initiated by the College will have no fee.

A $306.00 fee per semester hour is charged for private music lessons.

All charges are due and payable at the time of registration. There is no provision for deferred payment in the summer term. 

Student internships for the summer term will be billed at a reduced tuition rate of $220.00 per hour and a summer activity fee of $150.00. Internships require an application and registration form to be submitted to the Office of Records.

Students may audit courses at a tuition rate of $200.00 per hour and comprehensive fee of $15.00 per hour. Courses may be audited with approval of the instructor. Students must indicate their intention to audit at the time of registration.

Graduate courses $730.00 per hour and a comprehensive fee of $20.

Non-degree graduate student should apply here.

There is no payment plan option for summer school. Payment in full is required at registration. Enrollment is not complete until payment is received.  Information regarding summer school registration and costs can be found here.

Meals will be available on a cash basis when the dining room is open. Students enrolled for classes in the summer term may use their Major Bucks account for meals in the cafeteria.

College housing is available for the Summer I, Summer II, and Summer Long sessions in Susanna Hall. Amenities include a single suite-style room with a full bed, a kitchen, two sitting areas, an indoor laundry facility, and two study areas.

Space is limited. Students requesting housing should submit a completed housing application to Student Life by Friday, April 17. Apply for housing here.

ROOM RATES FOR STUDENTS

Per Summer I / Summer II term $500.00*

Summer Long term $1000.00

*Students who are not enrolled in Millsaps courses but receive approval from Residence Life to remain on campus will be charged $750 per term. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Millsaps courses or completing internships for academic credit.

RESIDENCE HALL SCHEDULE

Students remaining through the end of the Summer II or Summer Long session are expected to pack, complete check-out procedures, and depart by 12 PM on Thursday, July 30. Storage on campus is not available, and access to fall housing assignments will be provided only on the dates designated and advertised by the college.

Room rent cannot be refunded after the session has begun. A student who drops or withdraws from a course or courses within two days, including the date of the first meeting of classes on regular schedule, will be entitled to a refund of 80 percent of tuition and fees; within four days, 60 percent; within six days, 40 percent; within eight days, 20 percent. If a student remains in college for eight class days or more, no refund will be made.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid will be subject to the Federal guidelines with respect to withdrawal.

In order to receive financial assistance at Millsaps College you must be admitted to the college as a degree-seeking student. Completion of the Summer 2026  Application for Financial Aid is required to determine financial aid eligibility. The form is available from the Office of Financial Aid at 601.974.1220 or via email at [email protected].

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LOANS

Loans are available on a limited basis for summer coursework. You may be eligible for Federal Direct Loans only if you have remaining annual eligibility for these funds and are enrolled in at least six (6) hours of classes over the course of the summer. You may be eligible for an Alternative Student Loan, but you are responsible for applying for this type of loan directly with a private student loan lender. You can find additional information about Alternative Student Loans on the Millsaps Financial Aid webpage.

UNDERGRADUATE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

You may be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant funding for the summer term if you have remaining annual eligibility. Under Year‑Round Pell provisions, eligible students may receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell Grant award within a single academic year, provided all federal requirements are met.

If you have been awarded a Millsaps scholarship or grant for summer coursework, you must complete the Summer 2025 Application for Financial Aid in order for the funds to be added to your financial aid award.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Graduate scholarship amount is determined by the number of hours enrolled and requires completion of the Summer 2026 Graduate Application for Financial Aid in order to calculate the correct scholarship amount. The form is available from the the Office of Financial Aid at 601.974.1220 or via email at [email protected].

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A complete list of your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found on the Millsaps website here.

During summer school, the Millsaps-Wilson Library computer lab is available anytime the Library is open, unless it is reserved for a class. The Sullivan Harrell computer lab is available for personal use, unless it is reserved for class use. The Maurice H. Hall Activities Center and tennis courts are available to enrolled students.

LIBRARY HOURS FOR SUMMER SESSIONS

10:00 am-3:00 pm – Monday through Thursday

10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Friday

Closed – Saturday and Sunday

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES HELPDESK HOURS

8:00 am-4:30 pm – Monday – Thursday; 8:00 – noon Fridays