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Purdue University hazing policy
Part 7 — Regulations and Procedures for Recognized Student Organizations
Section VIII — Policy Against Hazing (Administrative Approval,
February 11, 1994)
- Certain forms of hazing are criminal offenses in Indiana. All
forms of hazing are prohibited by Purdue University both on
and off campus.
- Hazing means forcing or requiring another person, regardless
of that person's consent, to perform an act that:
- Creates a substantial risk of physical harm;
- Substantially or seriously demeans or degrades any person;
or interferes with any person's scholastic activities.
- Any hazing allegation against a student organization will
be investigated by the University. If found guilty in a disciplinary
action, the student organization may incur a disciplinary penalty
as specified in Section IX that follows. University action
occurs whether or not civil or criminal actions take place.
- In addition to action taken against a student organization,
the University may take action against individual students
for hazing when their conduct falls within Part 5-Section III-B-2.
- Any person suffering or witnessing a hazing activity is
strongly encouraged to report the incident to the staff of the
Office of the Dean of Students.
- The president of each student organization is responsible
for informing pledges, affiliates, initiated members, and guests
of this policy.
Indiana Hazing Law (§ 34-30-2-150)
Hazing means forcing or requiring another person, with or without
the consent of the other person; and as a condition of association
with a group or organization; to perform an act that creates a substantial
risk of bodily injury. Class B misdemeanor; Class A misdemeanor if
includes the use of a vehicle; Class D felony if it is committed
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