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  Mission

The goal of the Ole Miss Rebel Reconnect program is to provide academic and tuition support to former Rebel scholarship student-athletes who have left the university without completing their degree. This program is designed to help them complete their undergraduate coursework and ultimately graduate.

  Admission

In order to participate in the Rebel Reconnect program, a student must be a former Ole Miss Rebel student-athlete who was on scholarship, has exhausted eligibility, and did not graduate. All students in this program must have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average and be within 30 hours of graduation. In addition, each applicant must complete an application, provide an academic plan to their academic advisor, and be re-admitted to the University of Mississippi.

*Any exceptions to any guidelines must be approved by the Director of Athletics.

  Support

Rebel Reconnect provides assistance with re-enrollment into the University of Mississippi no more than in-state tuition, books, tutorial support, and academic counseling. Each application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis each semester not to exceed four consecutive semesters.

  Continued Renewal

A Complete Application Includes:
1. A completed and signed application
2. A completed academic degree plan approved by the specific on campus academic advisor
3. Complete and submit a re-admission application online – www.olemiss.edu
4. Complete free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application Deadlines:
1. Fall Semester Enrollment – July 1st
2. Spring Semester Enrollment – December 1st
3. Summer Semester Enrollment – April 1st

Terms for Non-Renewal:
1. Student does not achieve a semester GPA of 2.00
2. Student falls below a 2.00 cumulative GPA
3. Behavior contrary to the student-athlete conduct policy

  Graduates (74)

Baseball (13)
Auston Bousfield - May 2019 - University Studies
David Dellucci - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Jordan Henry - Aug. 2014 - Management
Josh Laxer - May 2017 - Criminal Justice
Mike Mayers - May 2020 - University Studies
John McNeese - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Jordan Poole - Aug. 2016 - General Studies
Zachary Rutland - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Matt Snyder - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Matt Tolbert - Aug. 2016 - General Studies
Jacob Waguespack - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Alex Yarbrough - Aug. 2019 - Marketing
Jeremy Zick - Dec. 2017 - General Studies

Men's Basketball (3)
Marshall Henderson - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Johnny Neumann - Dec. 2015 - General Studies
Ansu Sesay - Dec. 2019 - University Studies

Football (52)
Byron Bennett - Dec. 2015 - Criminal Justice
James Bennett - May 2019 - University Studies
Darron Billings - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Lionel Breaux - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Johnny Brown - May 2014 - Criminal Justice
Logan Clair - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Fahn Cooper - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Cody Core - May 2019 - Managerial Finance
Matthew Crouse - May 2019 - Criminal Justice
Carlos Davis - Dec. 2019 - Sport & Recreation Administration
Jon Desler - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Wayne Dorsey - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Cordera Eason - Dec. 2015 - Social Work
Mike Espy - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Aaron Garbutt - May 2014 - Criminal Justice
Tyriek Garcia - May 2019 - University Studies
Joe Gunn - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Greg Hardy - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Bobby Harris - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Derrick Herman - May 2020 - University Studies
Damien Jackson - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Terrell Jackson - May 2013 - Sociology
Brandon Jenkins - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Travis Johnson - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Keith Lewis - May 2019 - University Studies
Kentrell Lockett - May 2014 - Journalism
Deuce McAllister - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Trumaine McBride - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Terrence Metcalf - Aug. 2016 - Management
Jeff Miller - Dec. 2012 - General Studies
Maurice Miller - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Eric Oliver - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Vashon Pearson - Aug. 2016 - General Studies
Wesley Pendleton - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Preston Powers - Aug. 2013 - Marketing
Gerald Rivers - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Cory Robinson - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Andre Rone - May 2019 - Criminal Justice
Antonio Sanders - May 2017 - General Studies
Lawon Scott - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Breeland Speaks - May 2019 - Criminal Justice
Markeith Summers - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Shawn Sykes - Aug. 2018 - University Studies
Patrick Trahan - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Carlos Thompson - May 2017 - Criminal Justice
Trafton Trotter - Dec. 2018 - University Studies
Antonio Turner - Aug. 2011 - English
Cassius Vaughn - May 2020 - University Studies
Allen Walker - Aug. 2013 - AAS
Jordan Wilkins - May 2020 - University Studies
Alexander Williams - Dec. 2019 - University Studies
Stacy Wilson - May 2019 - University Studies

Men's Golf (1)
William Brozovich - Aug. 2018 - University Studies

Rifle (1)
Megan Sandage - Dec. 2018 - University Studies

Men's Tennis (1)
Devin Britton - Aug. 2016 - Managerial Finance

Women's Tennis (1)
Julia Jones - May 2017 - Accountancy

Men's Track & Field (1)
Robert Harris - Aug. 2018 - Exercise Science

Women's Track & Field (1)
Darlene Pitchford - Aug. 2018 - University Studies

Student-Athlete Development
FedEx Student Athlete Success Center

836 All-American Drive
University, MS 38677
Rebel Reconnect Contact Info
Jon Nance Assistant Director, Athletic Academic Operations 662-915-7122 jnance@olemiss.edu