Examples of Hazing

The following are examples and descriptions of Hazing. It is impossible to list all possible hazing behaviors because many are context-specific.  While this is not an all-inclusive list, it provides some common examples of traditions that may violate the University Hazing policy.

Examples of Hazing include:

• Attempts to commit hazing
• Abduction/kidnap
• Asking individuals to wear humiliating attire
• Assigning demerits
• Beating, paddling, burning, branding or other forms of assault
• Bondage
• Deception
• Depriving privileges granted to other individuals
• Exposure to extreme weather without appropriate clothing or protection
• Expecting illegal activity
• Expecting individuals to do chores or personal favors for existing members
• Expecting certain items to always be in one’s possession
• Forced or coerced into alcohol consumption, drug consumption or consumption of a substance
• Interfering with personal hygiene schedules
• Name calling
• Public nudity
• Quizzing/drills on information
• Requiring individuals to perform humiliating acts
• Requiring individuals to perform tasks not assigned to current members
• Sexual simulations
• Sleep deprivation
• Socially isolating individuals
• Threats or implied threats
• Verbal abuse
• Water intoxication