Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 23.1-822 and the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (H.R.5646), the University provides a report of past hazing misconduct involving student organizations. The information below includes the name of the student organization, the dates (if known) of the hazing behavior, the date such behavior was reported to the University, the dates of investigation and when the organization was found responsible, and a description of the findings and sanctions placed on the organization. Beginning in January 2025 and in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the information will also include whether any findings of hazing involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs. Please note that unless otherwise specified, the date of responsible finding indicated in the chart below corresponds to the date of notice provided to the student organization. Reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included. The University will update this information at least ten calendar days prior to the start of each fall and winter term and will maintain the information for ten years following the date of initial disclosure.
More information about the University's hazing policy, hazing prevention programs, and the Commonwealth of Virginia's hazing law, is available on our Hazing Prevention website.
Annual statistics on hazing are available in the University's Annual Fire Safety and Security Report. Please note that hazing statistics will be included beginning with the 2026 report (issued in 2027). For the purpose of the Annual Fire Safety and Security Report, hazing statistics include incident reports that meet the federal definition of hazing in Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1092(f)(6)(A)). Such statistics do not reflect actual findings of hazing behavior, which are included in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
| Student Organization | Date(s) of Hazing Misconduct | Date Reported | Dates of Investigation | Date Organization was found Responsible | Description of Incident (charges, findings, and sanctions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity |
1/12 - 2/21/25 |
7/31/25 |
9/3/25-9/11/25 |
9/26/25 (Interfraternity Council) |
Organization found responsible for allegations of hazing involving new members: (a) placing a harmful substance on their body, (b) engaging in extreme calisthenics, (c) experiencing reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct, and (d) consuming foods, liquids, alcohol, and/or other drugs to the point of vomiting. Sanctions include: suspension for five years, may apply in January 2030 to return for the 2030-2031 academic year. |
|
Sigma Chi Fraternity |
1/12-2/2/2025 |
2/3/2025 |
2/6/2025 -2/17/2025 |
3/4/2025 (Interfraternity Council) |
Organization found responsible for allegations of hazing involving: (a) coercing new members to ingest various substances and (b) physically restraining a new member with duct tape during a line-up activity. Sanctions include: (a) formal notification to all parents/legal guardians of chapter members regarding this incident,(b) social probation for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year, (c) notification of this finding of policy violation to any potential new members during the 2025-26 recruitment cycle, (d) educational programming during the fall term 2025, (e) restrictions to new member education process during the 2026 new member education cycle, and (f) deferred suspension for any future finding of violations of the hazing policy until all current members of the organization have graduated. |
|
Pi Beta Phi Sorority |
2/10/2023 |
2/16/2023 |
2/16/2023-3/6/2023 |
3/12/2023 (Panhellenic Council), 3/29/2023 (Upheld by University Board of Appeals) |
Organization found responsible for allegations of hazing involving pressure to consume alcohol. Sanctions include: (a) Initiate internal member conduct process(es), (b) immediate initiation of new members (2023 and 2024), (c) critical probation until the conclusion of Winter Term 2024, and (d) implement future trainings and policies to guide alumni involvement. |
|
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity |
2/9/2023 |
2/9/2023 |
2/10/2023-2/16/2023 |
2/28/2023 (Interfraternity Council) |
Organization found responsible for allegations of hazing involving intimidation. Sanctions include: (a) Social probation for two weeks, and (b) educational workshop to specifically address allegations (at least 90% of chapter needs to attend). |
|
Phi Zeta Delta Fraternity |
1/28 - 1/29/2023 |
1/29/2023 |
1/29/2023 - 2/10/2023 |
2/10/2023 (Interfraternity Council), 4/26/2023 (Upheld by University Board of Appeals) |
Organization found responsible for allegations of hazing involving endangering the health and safety of new members. Sanctions include: suspension for five years, may apply in January 2027 to return for the 2027-2028 academic year. |
Last Updated December 15, 2025