Parents of New Students
Welcome to the Major family!
We hope this page provides you all the information you need about your student’s college experience. We hope that the information provided here will make the process a bit easier. Our goal is to support students as they establish connections with the educational community. We’re happy to work with you if you have any questions.
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We accept many payment methods and offer payment options to fit your needs. Your balance must be paid in full or be on a payment plan prior to each term.
Major Portal is your online resource for just about everything. Students can log in but they will need to give you proxy access (see Proxy Access for details).
Parents and guardians can access a student’s information about financial aid, billing, payments and grades. Learn how to designate proxy access.
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a law that gives your child in college control over who sees their educational information.
Student Health History Form
The Health History Form is required for all entering students to complete registration. Please have your student fill out the Health History Form.
Student Health Insurance
The college requires that all students comply with health insurance regulations as federally mandated.
A meal plan is required for all students living on campus. Learn about meal plan options at Millsaps.
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