Academics
Preparation for a lifetime
Whether you know what you want to study or you’re still searching for your calling, Millsaps’ academic programs encourage you to explore freely and dive deep. Our liberal arts environment fosters intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and leadership skills.
We prepare you for an ever-changing world. The Millsaps Experience is a commitment to bringing you the best educational experience possible.
Browse available majors and minors to delve into what you love. The programs vary, but a commitment to excellence, research, scholarship and service unites them all.
Whatever your interests, our six divisions provide the path to your dreams. Areas include Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Else School of Management, Pre-Professional Programs, Interdisciplinary Studies and Graduate Studies.
We nurture an environment of intellectual curiosity and diversity that provides the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills to help you build an intellectual foundation for lifelong learning.
Not sure what you’d like to study? Our program finder matches your interests and talents with Millsaps majors and minors. You are sure to find the right opportunity to ignite your dreams.
Our faculty are an engaged and diverse community dedicated to producing new generations of scholars. We provide rigorous and engaging instruction that prepares our students to be leaders in their careers, their communities and the world.
The college engages the campus community and the greater Jackson community through a variety of educational, enrichment, leadership and professional development programs and efforts.
We are committed to supporting the whole student. Millsaps not only provides academic support, but also social, physical and emotional support systems to ensure success.
Millsaps offers an array of services and resources to help you thrive. We encourage you to explore the opportunities available to make the most of your college experience.
Latest News
President’s Scholars & Dean’s Scholars for Spring 2026
Congratulations to our Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s List Scholars!!
Alumni Spotlight: Dorothea Staursky
At the core of Dorothea’s leadership philosophy is a principle she first embraced at Millsaps: Ad Excellentiam – toward excellence.
Millsaps Sophomore Joel Vaughn Awarded Rural Physicians Scholarship
Joel has demonstrated the balance of a commitment to excellence, alongside a clear desire to give back to communities that need physicians the most.
Two Millsaps Students Earn National ODK Leadership Honors
Students from across the country are considered, and selection reflects not only exceptional achievement, but leadership that positively influences campus culture and the broader community.