DePaul University is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our campus community. The University strictly prohibits hazing in any form.
Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any action taken or situation created to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or endangerment of a student or group of students for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or admission to, or as a condition for continued membership in a group, team, club, or other organization. Falsely leading an individual or individuals to believe that they will be inducted/initiated by participating in particular activities may also be considered hazing. Hazing can occur regardless of whether the individual being hazed willingly participated in or acquiesced to the activity.
Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: use/abuse of alcohol, paddling in any form, creation of excess fatigue, physical and psychological shocks, and morally degrading or humiliating games and activities.
Activities and requirements should be planned with care to avoid engaging in hazing. This includes, but is not limited to, requiring someone to wear assigned apparel or accessories, participate in a scavenger hunt, or go on road trips.
Students or student organizations found to have engaged in hazing in violation of the Code of Student Responsibility may be subject to sanctions including, restrictions, restitution, educational projects, alcohol and other drug interventions, university reprimands, university probation, suspension, dismissal, revocation of admission, and/or revocation of degree.