What is campus life like at Millsaps College?

Millsaps: 50+ student organizations, 12 Greek organizations, 18 NCAA Division III sports on a 100-acre urban campus. 86% of students live on campus. Pathways connects academics to careers from day one. Jackson provides direct internship access to state government and healthcare.

What do students do on weekends at Millsaps College?

Millsaps weekends include Greek events, intramurals, and campus programming. Jackson offers restaurants, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, and Fondren arts district. New Orleans (~3 hours) and Memphis (~2 hours) are popular weekend trips. Campus Safety: 24/7.

What clubs and organizations are at Millsaps College?

Millsaps has 50+ student organizations: academic, service, Greek, sports, arts, and faith. Greek life: 12 organizations. Students can start new clubs with SBA funding. Contact Student Life at (601) 974-1200 or visit millsaps.edu/campus-life/get-involved/.

What about public transportation near Millsaps?

Public transportation in Jackson is limited — a car is recommended for off-campus activities. The 100-acre campus is fully walkable for daily needs. Uber and Lyft operate in Jackson. Out-of-state students often share rides or bring vehicles.

Campus Life

Major connections and Major living

Live your best life here. Morning run on the Museum Trail. Lunch with friends at the Caf. Late-night study session in the Leggett Living Room. Millsaps strives to care for the needs of all who study here, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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Tree-canopied campus, Chef Dave’s fried chicken and a bit of good luck when you fist-bump Ghandi

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Student Organizations

Over 50 student organizations provide our students a way to develop leadership skills, make a difference, meet new people, try new things, and have fun outside of the classroom.

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Greek Life

Greek life provides opportunities for personal growth and development. Join a thriving mix of social, academic and service-oriented activities in one of our 12 international Greek-letter organizations.

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Religious Life

Founded on our Wesleyan heritage, Millsaps welcomes people from all religious traditions or no religious tradition. We are committed to equipping our entire Millsaps community for a meaningful life of service to others.

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Millsaps men and women compete in 18 NCAA Division III sports. Our teams of scholar athletes make the most of their Major Millsaps experience, in the classroom and in competition.

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Latest News

Millsaps College to Return to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in 2027

Jun 30, 2026

Millsaps College will return to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, ushering in an exciting new chapter for Majors athletics and reaffirming the College’s commitment to providing an outstanding NCAA Division III student-athlete experience.