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<p>Here is a program for chronically ill students who find themselves taking incompletes, dropping courses or worst of all, dropping out of college altogether. According to the report, “Through DePaul’s School for New Learning, these students can take courses in the classroom or online. They also can take time off, even abruptly, when the symptoms of their illnesses hit, and finish coursework later with no penalty or tuition loss.” </p>
<p>DePaul’s Chronic Illness Initiative, was started four years ago by Lynn Royster, who watched her son deal with numerous medical issues. "This initiative, says Royster, tells these students that the university believes that they are truly ill, that they are not making excuses. And one more thing: “We think you can succeed.”</p>
<p>Does anyone have first hand experience with this program?</p>