Transfer Students
Make a Major transfer
Continuing your academic journey at a new institution is an exciting opportunity. Our admissions team is committed to making your transition to Millsaps as seamless as possible. These resources will help you quickly connect and make you feel at home. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, our faculty and staff are always happy to help.
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(30+ Hours)
Do you have 30 or more hours of college-level work to transfer? Start your application here.
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(Less Than 30 Hours)
Do you have fewer than 30 hours of college-level work to transfer? Start your application here.
When to Apply
We accept applications from transfer students on a rolling basis. However, there are some important deadlines to keep in mind depending on when you plan to begin your journey at Millsaps.
Credit Transfer Process
Curious about how your hard-earned credits will transfer to Millsaps? Learn more about the credit transfer process.
Why Millsaps?
Millsaps provides opportunities for transfer students to grow, lead, compete, impact and succeed. Are you ready to Become Something Major?
Transfer Student Information
Millsaps can help you build upon your past experiences through our unique campus atmosphere and curricular options, which include experiential learning throughout our curriculum. With past experiences at state, private and community colleges, your maturity and experience will play an important role in our community.
Visit Our Campus
If you haven’t already visited our beautiful campus, I would highly recommend coming to see us! You can sign up for a personalized visit, meet with your admission counselor, take a tour with a current student, and meet professors and advisors who help accelerate your entrance into the Millsaps community.
When to Apply
We accept applications from transfer students on a rolling basis. However, there are some important deadlines to keep in mind depending on when you plan to begin your journey at Millsaps.
| Admission Plan | Application Deadline |
| Regular Decision (Fall) | Deadline Extended! Apply Now. |
| Regular Decision (Spring) | December 1 |
How to Apply
(required and optional information)
We are excited to learn more about you! See below to figure out which option is right for you. Please note: Students for whom English is a second language should submit results of the IELTS or TOEFL (Millsaps’ code is 1471).
Do you have 30 or more hours of college-level work?
- Complete your Millsaps College application or the Common App.
- Send in your official college transcript (what we need).
Official transcripts can be submitted one of two ways:- Electronically through the Common App, Slate.org, SENDedu, Parchment, Scoir or Scribbles Software.
- As a hardcopy via the postal mail from the school.
Please note: Millsaps College does not accept faxed transcripts as official academic records.
- ACT or SAT Test Scores.
Our ACT code is 2212 and SAT code is 1471; we also accept scores appearing on official high school transcripts.
Do you have fewer than 30 hours of college-level work?
- Complete your Millsaps College application or the Common App.
- Send in your official college transcript (what we need).
Official transcripts can be submitted one of two ways:
- Electronically through the Common App, Slate.org, SENDedu, Parchment, Scoir or Scribbles Software.
- As a hardcopy via the postal mail from the school.
Please note: Millsaps College does not accept faxed transcripts as official academic records.
- ACT or SAT Test Scores.
Our ACT code is 2212 and SAT code is 1471; we also accept scores appearing on official high school transcripts. - Official copy of high school transcript or GED.
Official transcripts can be submitted one of two ways:- Electronically through the Common App, Slate.org, SENDedu, Parchment, Scoir or Scribbles Software.
- As a hardcopy via the postal mail from the school. Please note: Millsaps College does not accept faxed transcripts as official academic records.
Our Review Process
(how we evaluate applications)
At Millsaps, we take a holistic approach in our application review process so we can learn all about you. We review your academic record, completed course work, academic performance, prior school background and standardized test scores.
Since most of our applicants are high achieving scholars, we also consider any submitted biographical information, extracurricular activities, personal essays and recommendations.
Admissions and scholarship notification will be mailed on a rolling basis as your application files are completed.
Transferring Credits
To understand how your classes transfer, we will prepare a transfer credit evaluation. This usually takes about two weeks to complete, and it will be emailed directly to you, along with the contact information for your transfer faculty advisor. This will help you understand your timeline at Millsaps and give you a chance to ask questions about the academic program you are interested in at Millsaps. Remember that transfer students are given priority registration.
Scholarships
At Millsaps, we value the work you have already done. That’s why we offer guaranteed admission and scholarships to qualified students who apply to Millsaps! All admitted students will be considered for merit-based scholarships.
We offer scholarships specifically for transfer students, too!
Transfer Scholarship: Transfer Scholarships are merit-based and available ranging from $18,000 to $26,000.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships are also available for our transfer students. PTK) is the honor society at two-year colleges.
Phi Theta Kappa Members Scholarship: Members will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship, stacked on their TRANSFERmation Scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Officers Scholarship: Officers will receive an additional $6,000 scholarship, stacked on their TRANSFERmation Scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Presidents Scholarship: Presidents will receive an additional $7,000 scholarship, stacked on their TRANSFERmation Scholarship.
Verification of your role in PTK can be sent to [email protected].
More information about scholarships and need-based financial aid can be found here.
Next Steps for Admitted Transfer Students
You’ve been admitted — congratulations! Within two weeks, let us know if you plan on joining our community. We will also need your enrollment deposit to secure your spot no later than two weeks after admission notification.
Deposit
If you’ve reviewed your admission letter and your full financial aid package, and feel ready to commit to enrolling, the most important step is submitting your deposit! This will ensure we’ve secured your place in the incoming class. Simply login to your application status portal and click the payment link. Your $250 deposit will be credited to your Millsaps student account. Incoming transfer students who have submitted their deposit are given priority registration for classes as soon as registration for the next term is available.
Submit Your Housing Application!
Deposited students must submit a housing application to live in Millsaps’ on-campus residence halls. If you plan on living off campus, you will need to decline student housing.
The Decline Student Housing form can be submitted before you pay your enrollment deposit in order to see an accurate financial aid award and estimated direct cost. New students’ and transfer students’ move-in dates are found on the academic calendar.
Submit Proof of Immunizations
Review the Immunization Requirements policy for admission. You will submit a completed Health History form to Wesson Health Center. It can be emailed to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call 601-974-1207.
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