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Millsaps makes finding your squad easy. We offer activities built around residence life, spiritual life and student life. Find others who share your interests when you get involved in campus recreation, Greek life, student leadership or numerous other student activities.
People You Meet Along the Way
Lifelong Friendships
Millsaps College has more than 50 registered student organizations that can help you develop exemplary leadership skills, make a difference, meet new people, try new things and have fun outside the classroom!
Student Organizations
Academic
- Alpha Epsilon Delta — National Health Pre-Professional Honor Society
- Tri Beta (Beta Beta Beta) — Biology
- Honor Society
- Government and Politics Club
- History Club
- Millsaps Mock Trial
- Millsaps Model United Nations
- Psych Club
- Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS)
- SOAN Club – Sociology and Anthropology Club
Culture
- Black Girl Projects x Millsaps
- International Student Organization
- Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.)
- Pan-African Student Alliance (PASA)
- South Asian Cultural Association (SACA)
Games
- Chess Club
- Millsaps Cricket Club
- Major Lifts
Greek Life
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
- Chi Omega
- Kappa Delta
- Phi Mu
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Lambda Chi Alpha
- Kappa Alpha Order
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
- Kappa Sigma
- Pi Kappa Alpha
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Interfraternity Council
- National Panhellenic Council (NPHC)
- Panhellenic Council (Sorority Life)
Religious
- Catholic Student Association
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Jewish Culture Organization
- Millsaps Christian Fellowship
Special Interest
- Anime and K-pop Club (AKC)
- Astronomy Club
- Enable America
- Millsaps College Republicans
- Millsaps Young Democrats
- Millsaps Helping Hand
- Pride Club
- Rotaract Club
- Student Body Association
Honorary Societies
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Order of Omega
- Sigma Lambda
Fraternities & Sororities
Greek Life provides Millsaps students a place to foster academic success, find community, make lifelong friendships, seek out leadership opportunities and serve the community. With three governing councils and 11 organizations, we believe there is a place for you!
Sorority Recruitment
Panhellenic Recruitment takes place for women interested in Chi Omega, Kappa Delta and Phi Mu sororities.
Panhellenic Recruitment Registration
Register for Panhellenic (NPC) formal recruitment at this link. There is a $35 fee that can be paid online or via check.
Panhellenic (NPC) Recruitment Schedule
Open House #1–Monday, August 26th
Open House #2–Monday, September 9th
Formal Round 1–Wednesday, September 11th
Formal Round 2 (Preference)–Saturday, September 14th
Bid Day–Sunday, September 15th
National Pan-Hellenic Recruitment takes place for women interested in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National Pan-Hellenic Council, a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, holds its membership intake processes in accordance with national policies. Students interested in joining one of our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapters will be able to learn more at the council’s Greek Forum early in the Fall 2024 semester.
Prospective members can learn more here.
Fraternity Recruitment
IFC Recruitment takes place for men interested in Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, or Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Registration
Register for IFC formal recruitment at this link. There is a $20 fee that can be paid online or via check.
IFC Recruitment Schedule
Formal Round 1–Sunday, September 1st
Formal Round 2–Monday, September 2nd
Formal Round 3–Tuesday, September 3rd
Bid Day–Wednesday, September 4th
National Pan-Hellenic Recruitment takes place for men interested in Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
National Pan-Hellenic Council, a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, holds its membership intake processes in accordance with national policies. Students interested in joining one of our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapters will be able to learn more at the council’s Greek Forum early in the Fall 2024 semester.
Prospective members learn more at Alpha Phi Alpha or Kappa Alpha Psi’s websites.
Governing Councils
Panhellenic Council (Panhellenic) — The governing council of three national sororities on campus recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Panhellenic includes representatives from each of the Chi Omega, Kappa Delta and Phi Mu sororities, an adviser and an executive board.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) — The governing council of the three historically African American sororities and fraternities on campus recognized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Panhellenic includes representatives from both Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., an adviser and an executive board.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) — The governing body of the seven nationally recognized IFC fraternities that are part of the national Interfraternity Conference. Member fraternities are Lambda Chi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Forms
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Update Form
Chapter leadership should submit this form every time the chapter leadership, especially the executive officers, changes.
On-Campus Event Registration Application
Use this link to request campus spaces and facilities (including the College Center tables).
All on-campus events must be submitted for approval from Student Life 14 business days before the event date.
Late submissions will be considered, but spaces and services are not guaranteed.
Off-Campus Event Registration Application
All college-sponsored events happening off campus must be submitted for approval from Student Life 14 business days before the event date.
Questions regarding fraternities or sororities?
Contact [email protected] or call Student Life at 601-974-1200.
Student Body Association
SBA Student Senate
The Student Senate exercises legislative power over those areas of collegiate activity that are the responsibility of students; it is the legislature of Millsaps College, developing and sponsoring legislation for the betterment of the college. The senate shall serve as spokesperson for the Student Body Association on all matters of student concern.
The SBA is at its best only when we all get involved! Senate meetings are open to all students, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., located in Christian Center 122.
Senators
Senators are elected at the beginning of the fall semester. Senators serve for the duration of the school year; open seats are filled by appointments by the president, and by a second election held in the second semester.
Senators represent the following constituencies: Freshman Class, Sophomore Class, Junior Class and Senior Class.
Missing senate meeting: If you will be missing a senate meeting please fill out this form.
Programs & Activities Council
A committee of students is chosen each fall to assist with development, facilitation and evaluation of PAC events. This includes coming up with event ideas, marketing and promotion of events and providing staffing support for events.
Student Conduct Council
- The Millsaps Student Conduct System is not intended to mirror that of any court system. The policies and procedures used are not meant to resemble those in the criminal process. There is a fundamental difference in the nature of student discipline and that of criminal law. Student discipline is meant to maintain a positive living and learning environment. The process is designed to help students make positive choices for themselves, choosing self-responsibility instead of submitting to peer-pressure, and to challenge them to accept responsibility for any negative choices.
- The Student Conduct Council exercises judicial power over those areas of collegiate activity that are the responsibility of students, including the power of sanctioning individuals; it is the Judicial branch of Millsaps College. The Student Conduct Council holds hearings and makes judgments towards the general policy of the Student Body Association; it has jurisdiction over student disciplinary cases.
- Information on our Constitution/Bylaws may be found in Major Facts Student Handbook, the student handbook.
Student Body Association Bylaws and Constitution
Student and Organization Funding Allocation Procedures
If you would like to request money for travel expenses and organizational events, feel free to follow our simple Budgetary Guidelines:
- The organization must be registered with the Office of Student Life in order to apply for funding. If it is not, email Ryan Upshaw. Disregard this if you are applying for student travel funds.
- To request funds, fill out this form at least 14 business days prior to your event. No late requests will be accepted. Students will have to adjust the date of their event if the funding request is not submitted on time.
- Once your form is received, you will meet with the SBA finance committee to discuss what exactly the requested funds will be used for (note that more detailed requests normally receive more money).
- Then the finance committee will make a recommendation to the senate at the next SBA meeting and the senate will vote on the recommendation. You might be asked to come to senate in order to answer questions from the senators. It is important to note that not all funding requests are approved.
- The organization’s leaders and the organization’s adviser will be notified of the amount given to the organization and instructions on how to access the funding.
- If the organization needs more funding throughout the semester, they can repeat steps 2-5. Additional funding requests are not guaranteed over the course of the year and are based on the SBA budget.
SBA reserves the right to use judgment and discretion when allocating funding.
Community Involvement
1 Campus 1 Community (1C1C)
1 Campus 1 Community (1C1C) was formed in the fall of 2006 as the embodiment of an institutional commitment to long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships between Millsaps College and our off-campus neighbors.
In conversation with community partners from the Midtown neighborhood, K–12 public schools and throughout Jackson, 1C1C seeks to share resources and respond to identified need, both inside and outside the Millsaps gates.
Email [email protected] to learn about or share volunteer opportunities! Whether one-time events or sustained partnerships, our distribution list is here to connect student volunteers with community action!
Leadership Team
The 1 Campus 1 Community Leadership team is a dedicated group of sophomores, juniors and seniors who help 1C1C staff members mobilize the campus for big volunteer opportunities like M.O.V.E. (Millsaps Organized Volunteer Events), Trunk-or-Treat, MLK Day of Service, Block Party and more! Member of the Leadership Team also take on projects of their own in collaboration with community partners. Want to join? Email [email protected] for more info!
Staff
Alex Melnick is the director of 1 Campus 1 Community and the Wellspring Living-Learning Community.
Religious Organizations
As an institution related to the United Methodist Church, Millsaps seeks to create a campus atmosphere congenial to spiritual development and social justice. Our Wesleyan heritage fosters an appreciation of many faiths and a free exchange of ideas. Religious and spiritual life activities are under the direction of the chaplain.
Religious organizations on campus include:
- Catholic Student Association
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Jewish Culture Organization
- Millsaps Christian Fellowship