Student Life Policies

IV.  Related University Policies

Hazing Statute (Rev. 1987) Summary

Approved by University Council July 8, 1992

Hazing is any intentional or reckless act by one person alone or acting with others that endangers the mental or physical health of a student. Hazing may occur on or off campus and usually takes place in connection with obtaining membership in or holding office in a student organization. "Student" includes all persons presently enrolled, accepted for admission, and those intending to enroll after a period of vacation.

A person commits the offense of hazing if the person engages in hazing, solicits, encourages, aids or attempts to aid another in hazing, knowingly permits hazing to occur, or has firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred or may occur and fails to report the act to the proper authority.