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Millsaps College is converting multiple software systems into one system provided by Datatel. The web portion of this administrative system, called Major Access, launches in April of 2007 and provides students with on-line options for locating a significant amount of information.
Major Access gives students the capability to search for courses, view and print schedules and mid-term and final-term grades. Major Access also allows students to view and print their unofficial transcript and grade point average by term. Students can even email their advisor. Students can also view and download missing information required to process their financial aid. After financial aid award letters are sent, students will see award status by year.
Major Access is being phased in over a period of about 18 months. As phases of the system are implemented other services will become available such as on-line course registration, on-line grading and faculty advising, and budgeting for faculty and staff.
Go to the Major Access website.
The "Search Course Catalog" area does not require a username or password.
Students: Click the "Log In" tab and enter your Millsaps username and password to access the services referenced above.
Future Students: Once you have submitted an application to Millsaps, a User ID and password will be created for Major Access use. Click here for log in information.
Click the "Search Course Catalog" button on the main page.
Click the drop down arrow for "Term" on the "Search Course Catalog" page to select a term OR enter start & end dates. You cannot do both. We recommend that you use the "Term" drop down box for better results.
All other fields are optional. An example search would be a search for Computer Science courses held on Tuesdays after 3 P.M. So that you don't exclude a course you might consider, say a course that starts at 2:45, you could simply search for all Computer Science courses and if day & time are available, they will show on the results screen.
Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page once you've specified your search criteria. Remember, selecting fewer options may increase your results. For more tips on searching, click here.
Messages returned on some searches include:
"Term or start and end dates are required" - You must select a "Term" or "enter start by & end by dates". You cannot do both. Selecting "Term" from the drop down menu is the preferred method for better results.
"No classes meeting the search criteria have been found" - The search could not find a course meeting your selection criteria. Making fewer selections in your search may return more results. For example, instead of searching for Accounting courses on Thursdays after 4pm, just search for Accounting courses. If the day, time, and instructor are available, they will also show in the results. For more tips on searching, click here.
At this time, registration will continue to be processed by the Office of Records. Implementation is in progress and we hope to bring on-line registration to Major Access in the future. The release date on this service will be announced at a later time.
Click the "Log In" tab to log in with your Millsaps username and password.
Click the "Current Students" link on the right side of the page to select from available
student services.
Under the heading "Academic Profiles", you will see options for grades. Select "Grades".
Select a "Term" and click "Submit" to view mid-term and final course grades.
If applicable, the "Grade 1" column will display your mid-term grade for each course taken in that term. Your final course grade will also be shown. Columns "Grade 2-6" are not currently being used. Note: Grades for the current term will not be available until they are posted by the Office of Records.
Yes, but you should be aware of the following:
You are responsible for the privacy of your records.
When using a public printer, a cover sheet should print with your username. Retrieve only your document from the printer.
You should exit Major Access by using the "Log Out" tab. This prevents information from being retained in your browser.
You should log off of the machine when you are finished.
Once you log in with your username and password, all links will be visible such as Faculty, Staff, Prospective Students and others. You will only be able to use the appropriate links displayed in color. Note: The "Search Course Catalog" area of Major Access does not require you to log in.
Students may view the information on file but personal information changes will continue to take place in the Office of Records.
You should use the "Log Out" tab to make sure your personal information isn't retained in the browser, especially when using a public or lab computer. Using the "Log Out" button will end your active session and prompt you to close the browser.
