University Adds BMI Requirement to Graduate

US News: Lincoln University’s recent decision to require students to undergo a physical examination before graduation has upset some students, the Lincolnian reports. If a student’s body mass index surpasses 30, he or she must complete a physical education class in order to graduate.



Opponents of the requirement say the university is discriminating against obese people, the report says. Others are concerned that their time at Lincoln could drag on longer than normal because of the new class requirement.