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Hazing Prevention

Encouraging an atmosphere of learning, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity

It is the responsibility of all students/student organizations to encourage an atmosphere of learning, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity and to provide positive influences and constructive development for members and aspiring members. Students/organizations are expected to use good judgment to determine the abilities of individual students as they relate to organization activities and requirements.

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Report a Hazing Concern

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If you have witnessed, experienced or learned of a hazing incident, we ask you to speak up.

You can use Northwestern's online form to confidentially report a hazing incident, or you can email us directly.

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What is Hazing?

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Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally or unintentionally, whether on or off University premises and whether presented as optional or required, to produce: mental, physical, or emotional discomfort; servitude; degradation; embarrassment; harassment; or ridicule for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or admission to, or as a condition for continued membership in a group, team, or other organization, regardless of an individual’s willingness to participate.