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It's been my experience (at three different universities) that students with learning disabilities are allowed exceptions within the classes, but not with degree/university requirements. Profs are notified by the proper university officials regarding the student's problem and the exception(s) to be made as a result. So, for instance, a student with LD could be given extra time for exams. That way, the students' needs are met, but the integrity of the university's degree isn't affected.
It seems that, since students with LD are given these types of exceptions, it makes sense to abandon GPA exceptions.
I don't know Ole Miss' policies, however, so maybe they don't allow extra time for exams, etc...
Regardless, I think it's good that all students are held to the same standard. And, as others have stated, if a student can't maintain a 2.5, then sorority life shouldn't be a priority anyway.
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