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persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that—

• is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
  o  causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including—
  • whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity;
    â–ª  causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
    â–ª  causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;
    â–ª  causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
    â–ª  any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
    â–ª  any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law; and
    â–ª  any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform

"Student Organization" means an organization at an institution of higher education (such as a club, society, association, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the institution of higher education, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the institution.

Under , hazing which subjects another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group, including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group, is a criminal offense.

In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act amendments to the Clery Act, the University shall provide prevention and awareness programs related to hazing designed to inform students, faculty, and staff of primary prevention strategies intended to stop hazing before hazing occurs. Additionally, this training shall include information on how alleged hazing incidents should be reported, how alleged hazing incidents will be investigated, and provide information on local laws pertaining to acts of hazing.

Our current programming focused on hazing prevention and education include:

Vector Solutions courses have been evaluated in peer-reviewed journals. These courses are proven to positively impact behavior.

• Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Athletes
• Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students
• Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students Follow-Up Survey (Part Two)
• Hazing Awareness and Prevention (Faculty & Staff)
• Hazing Awareness and Prevention (Faculty and Staff) Follow-Up Survey (Part Two)

University Developed Programs

• Campus Security Authority Training (Canvas course)
• Greek Student Engagement & Development New Member Education session on Hazing Prevention
  • Conducted by the Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development
• The Hazing Prevention Party
  • Conducted by the Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development and the Dean of Students Office
• Hazing Prevention Week
  • General theme for the last full week of September each year, open participation by any office or organization
• New member training programs on health and safety (conducted internally by Greek Life organizations) Not available to non-registered members of the organization.
• Programming by the University Police Department

Unless otherwise noted, these programs are available to all current and incoming students, faculty, and staff. To request access to a digital module, or to request an in-person CSA training, please use this .

Anyone who believes they have witnessed or experienced hazing, or who is aware of a potential hazing incident, is strongly encouraged to report the incident immediately. Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are required by University policy to report any incidents of hazing to the University Police Department.

Students and other non-employees who are not designated as a CSA may report a suspected crime anonymously. While it is preferred that a reporting person provide their name and contact number so that University Police can fully investigate, it is not necessary for the caller to provide their name and contact information. Please note that the TIPS Line and Silent Witness reporting systems are not monitored 24/7 and should not be utilized for crimes-in-progress.

Hazing constitutes Prohibited Conduct under the WCU Code of Student Conduct and will be investigated according to the process outlined in the Code.

Specifically, when a hazing incident is reported, the University will:

• Conduct a thorough investigation led and/or coordinated by the Student Conduct office to include interviews of potentially involved parties and gathering of information and evidence.
• Collaborate with organization national headquarters, campus security authorities, and/or local law enforcement as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interim measures, resources, and support for affected individuals.
• Hold accountable individuals and/or organizations found responsible for hazing violations under the Code of Student Conduct and other applicable policies.

Depending on the unique circumstances of each situation, incidents involving hazing may fall under other University policies, including University Policy 129: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and University Policy 53: Unlawful Discrimination, and may be investigated according to those policies.

Any student or student organization found responsible for hazing will be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Code, including but not limited to:

• Probation, suspension, or expulsion of individual students.
• Revocation of University recognition or funding for student organizations.
• Referral for criminal prosecution under State law.

Pursuant to the Stop Campus Hazing Act, WCU will disclose all hazing incidents reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) or local law enforcement in its Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (ASFR).

Beginning in October 2026, a Campus Hazing Transparency Report, summarizing findings from investigations involving any student organization found responsible for a hazing violation, will be posted to the Safe @ WCU and Student Conduct websites and updated at least twice per year.