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Because we actually *really* miss you.
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Previously, on Ole Miss
We’re coming BACK. Before we do, let’s recap where Ole Miss stands for the Fall semester.
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  • Encouraged, but not required.
  • If you have to quarantine and miss class, your in-person classes won’t switch to Zoom.
  • If you’re vaccinated and exposed to COVID but don’t have symptoms, you won’t have to quarantine or isolate.
  • If you get a two-dose shot in the next few weeks, you’ll be fully vaxxed by Fall semester.
  • Free COVID-19 vaccines are available at Student Health Pharmacy. COVID shots at Student Health aren’t charged to your insurance, so your vaccination status is confidential.
  • If you lose your vaccine card, you can print a copy of your immunization record with the MS State Department of Health website.
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  • Not needed if you’re vaccinated (except in healthcare settings).
  • If you’re not vaccinated, social distance and wear a mask on campus.
  • Some people might wear a mask for other reasons than vaccination status, so don’t assume you know their business.

So... how do I do this?

Move-in starts August 14 and classes start August 23. Here’s what you should do before coming back to campus.
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  • Bring your umbrella. And also sunscreen. It gets wild here.
  • If it’s your thing, decide which football games you want to go to and get those tickets as soon as you have a class schedule. They’re $155 each and you can order them and other sports tickets from olemisstix.com.
  • Get in the zone: If you need to buy a parking pass, register on the parking website starting at 8 a.m. on your designated day (see below) and make sure your car and license plate info are correct. You can also bike to and from class with the Ole Miss Bike Shop or take the free OUT buses! Make sure to plan out your commute – with more people on campus this semester, it could take longer than usual.
Residential zone parking registration dates
July 12: Residential East
July 13: Residential Central
July 14: Residential West
July 15: Residential South and Campus Walk
July 16: NEW Residential Northwest: Martin, Stockard, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Phi
Email parking@olemiss.edu for a Residential Garage permit or to be put on the waiting list for another zone.

Commuter zone parking registration dates
July 19: seniors/graduate students (90+ hours completed)
July 20: juniors (60-89 hours completed)
July 21: sophomores (30-59 hours completed)
July 22: freshmen (0-29 hours completed)

🌟 If you have questions about other things – paying for school, figuring out which classes to take, where to go for mental health help or medical help – just please ask someone! The resources below can help, but even if you just want to reply to this email, the Powder Blue staff promises to send your email to the person who needs to see it. 🌟

Some links that might be helpful:
Academic advising questions
Counseling Center
Office of Financial Aid
Residence hall move-in
Student football tickets
UMatter
Visit Oxford

Find me on the front porch

Ole Miss sports have been having a great summer! Look at what we’ve done just since Spring semester ended.

Did someone say: Ole Miss’ first women’s NCAA team championship?? Way to go to the women’s golf team!
Yard: The baseball team advanced all the way to the NCAA super regionals.
Goals: Women’s soccer made it to the sweet 16 round of the NCAA championship.

Moore, please: Former Ole Miss football wide receiver Elijah Moore was drafted to the New York Jets. Former Ole Miss football players Royce Newman and tight end Kenny Yeboah also entered the NFL this year.

Tok-yoooo: These Ole Miss alums have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics! See more about past Ole Miss Olympians here.

🇺🇸 Sam Kendricks, men’s pole vault, Team USA
🇺🇸 Brittney Reese, women’s long jump, Team USA
🇺🇸 Raven Saunders, women’s shot put, Team USA
🇧🇷 Rafaelle Souza, women’s soccer, Team Brazil
🇺🇸 Ali Weisz, air rifle, Team USA

Out in the Grove

On June 12, hundreds of UM community members attended Oxford’s Out in the Grove pride celebration to support the LGBTQIA+ community on campus. The event included vendors, live performances and a drag show on the Grove stage!
The drag show featured Madyson Andrews Steele and was performed by an Ole Miss alum. Photo by Parker Peterson.

Summertime dining hall hours

If you’re here over the summer, screenshot this schedule and never walk through the Mississippi heat for nothing again.
Ole Miss Dining hours
July 1-4 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
July 5-9 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
July 10-11 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
July 12-16 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
July 17-18 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
July 19-23 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
July 24-25 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
July 26-30 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
July 31-August 1 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
August 2-6 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
August 7-8 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
August 9-13 Rebel Market: 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.
August 14-15 Rebel Market: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m.

Summer fitness: A/C and non-A/C versions

Register for summer group fitness classes on the OleMissCR App and try some of these upcoming summer programs.
Doubles Pickleball Tournament at Turner Center basketball court 1
July 12-15
Play pass required, register on the OleMissCR App by 7/6

2v2 Basketball Tournament at Turner Center basketball court 1
July 19-22
Play pass required, register on the OleMissCR App by 7/13

5-Mile Guided Day Hike at the South Campus Rail Trail
July 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$5 (bring a lunch), register here

GlideFit Yoga at the Turner Center pool
August 5, 4-5:30 p.m.
$5, register here

Leave No Trace Trail Cleanup at the South Campus Rail Trail
August 12, 5-6 p.m.
Free
Garbage bags and gloves provided

Fall 2021 Fit, Climb and Play Passes for students are available July 5, which let you access group fitness classes, climbing sessions and intramural sports.
  1. To purchase one, visit www.IMLeagues.com/OleMiss and login with your Ole Miss webID and password.
  2. Click “My Payments” near the top left of the home screen.
  3. Click “My PayPackages” near the top right of the screen.
  4. Select the pass/bundle you want and complete your payment.

Speaking of health

The Student Health Center has got you covered for most anything you’ll need and the Health Center is free to visit. If you need to pay for something like lab work or medicine, they take any insurance. Even if you don’t have insurance, they’re still the most affordable option in town. Call (662) 915-7274 for info.

Here’s what Student Health offers
Prescription refills 💊
Sick visits 🌡️
Injuries and sutures 🧵
Well visits and physicals 👟
STD testing and birth control refills 💕
Physical therapy and nutrition counseling 🍎
Immunizations and allergy shots 🌳
Women’s health and LGBTQIA+ health 🌎
Mental health and more 💭

Announcements

Wherever you are this summer, the University Counseling Center is offering telemental health, in-person counseling sessions and group therapy. Just email counslg@olemiss.edu or call (662) 915-3784 for an appointment. Triage is 12-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for anyone in crisis, first come first served.

Students should report positive COVID-19 test results to the UM Health Center for general health and safety. Reporting is anonymous and confidential.

The Ole Miss Bookstore is hiring for the Fall semester. Visit this link and search for Oxford, MS, or email bookstore@olemiss.edu for info.

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