[Miriverite]

"Information desk" isn't considered work... especially if you're saying you can sit there and do homework while you're on the job. And - not to be insensitive - unless you were called to sort out her will or something, having a grandmother die should not drag your GPA all the way down below satisfactory. If you wanna join the game, you gotta do the work. Best of luck.

EDIT: I'm sorry if I came off a little heartless. I understand that the death of a family member can (and should) bring grief for a period of time. However, I am adamantly against using it as an excuse for a low GPA to get exceptions. If you were really focused on joining a fraternity or getting your GPA up, then it is possible. After all, I'm sure your grandmother would have wanted to see you excel in school, so the best way to honour her memory is to pick yourself up and try the best you can. Again, I apologize if I came off really harsh - I definitely have issues with being too blunt, both online and in-person.