Hazing Policy

Absolutely no hazing by any member fraternity is permitted.  Violators will be brought before the Judicial Board and a suitable punishment will be decided upon by the Eexecutive Vice President of Judicial.  The following is a list of things included, but not limited to, in the IFC’s definition of hazing:

1.      A pledge program that interferes with academic performance

2.      Initiation Weeks referred to as Hell Weeks

3.      Forced consumption of alcohol or any other substance

4.      Encouraged or mandated use of any drug, narcotic, or controlled substance

5.      Eating spoiled foods, raw onions, goldfish, or anything at all a reasonable person wouldn’t eat.

6.      Dropping food into another person’s mouth

7.      Tying a person to anything, including other people

8.      Causing excessive fatigue through physical exercise, lack of sleep, or psychological shock

9.      Branding

10.  Paddling, whipping, or beating of any nature

11.  Performing calisthenics

12.  Pushing, shoving, tackling or any other physical abuse

13.  Throwing of anything at all at a person or group of people

14.  Exposing oneself or forcing pledges or members to be naked in any form

15.  Subjecting a person to verbal harassment

16.  The use of demeaning names

17.  Misleading new members into believing that they will not be initiated, be hurt during initiation, or any other activity that would cause stress.

18.  Carrying any items that serve no constructive purpose

19.  Conducting activities that do not allow time for studying

20.  Wearing apparel that are demeaning or not normally in tast

21.  Defacing property

22.  Stealing property

23.  Compelling a person or group to remain at a certain place or transporting a person anywhere without their consent

24.  Assigning or endorsing pranks.