Examples of Hazing

Did You Know?

Hazing can happen across a range of student groups including, but not limited to:

Academic Clubs
Performing Arts Organizations
Service and Professional Fraternities and Sororities
Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports

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

Report Hazing

While the University accepts anonymous reports, the ability to investigate may be limited. If this is an emergency or an urgent situation, call 911 or Georgetown University Police (202-687-4343) immediately.