What year in school are you? Can you wait longer to try to bring it up more?
The honest answer is that a 2.1 cum. is too low. I know that almost all orgs nationally dictate someone can't join if they have a 2.0 or less- they'd automatically be on academic probation, and wouldn't be able to really be much of a contributing member. Most chapters have a higher GPA req. that their HQ dictates. It also depends on the school.
One good semester after a couple cruddy ones doesn't prove that much. I don't think that would be enough to show improvement. Also, depending on your school's policies, if you get under a 2.0 again you might be out for good from the school.
You also need to consider that a fraternity is going to take up a LOT of time, and if you can't maintain your grades without being in a fraternity, how in the world will you be able to do it after joining a fraternity? School should be your priority. You're going to have to get a job or go to grad school within the next few years. Your grades are going to be important.
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