<p>"even if due to chronic health conditions that the U was aware of"</p>
<p>This is inexcusable. It's one thing to have grade penalties for under-attendance, and quite another not to make accommodations for chronic health issues. I guess because it's a merit scholarship, they can get around the Americans with Disabilities Act. Still . . . </p>
<p>You were right in declining that lemon.</p>