91Âþ»app is committed to hazing prevention through education, accountability, and transparency. This page provides comprehensive information on hazing prevention, including hazing policies, how to report hazing, how incidents are investigated, and the prevention programs in place to promote a safe and respectful campus environment.
This page includes information required under federal and state law, including hazing prevention and awareness programming, a summary of how hazing reports are investigated, and applicable laws and policies related to hazing.
This page serves as 91Âþ»app’s central resource for hazing prevention, reporting, policies, and transparency.
Hazing Policies and Laws
Georgia Hazing Law Summary
Under Georgia law, hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization.
Hazing is a criminal offense in the state of Georgia. Individuals found responsible for hazing may face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the severity of the conduct and resulting harm. In addition to potential criminal penalties, individuals and organizations may also be subject to University disciplinary action.
further requires colleges and universities to publicly disclose hazing violations where student organizations are found responsible. These disclosures are intended to promote transparency and accountability within the campus community.
Georgia Southern Hazing Policy
Hazing is strictly prohibited at 91Âþ»app. The University’s hazing policy aligns with Georgia law and reflects a commitment to hazing prevention and student safety across all campuses.
Definition of Hazing:
Any act, intentional or unintentional, regardless of a Student’s willingness to participate in such activity, which subjects a Student to an activity which, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership, office, or other status in a Group or Organization:
- Endangers or is likely to endanger the emotional, mental, financial, or physical health or
safety of a student (including, but not limited to, acts that cause or are likely to cause physical
discomfort, embarrassment and/or ridicule), - Coerces a student through the use of social or physical pressure to consume any food, liquid,
alcohol, drug, or other substance which subjects the student to a likely risk of vomiting,
intoxication, or unconsciousness, - Destroys or removes public or private property.
It also includes any activity that falls under the legal definition of hazing in Georgia law.
How Hazing Is Investigated
How to Report Hazing at Georgia Southern
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to report hazing incidents immediately. Reports of hazing can be submitted through multiple channels, including the Office of Student Conduct, the Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline, and online reporting forms.
Reporting hazing helps the University respond quickly, support impacted individuals, and prevent future incidents.
- Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline (24/7): 1-877-516-3445
- Submit an
All reports are handled confidentially. Thank you for joining the effort to eliminate hazing from our campus
Campus Hazing Transparency Report & Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure
The University’s Hazing Transparency Report fulfills the requirements of the Stop Campus Hazing Act and Georgia’s Max Gruver Act. This report includes all student organizations found responsible for hazing violations and is updated in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Campus-Wide Prevention & Education
91Âþ»app implements research-informed, campus-wide hazing prevention programs designed to educate students, faculty, and staff. These programs focus on preventing hazing behaviors, promoting accountability, and fostering a culture of respect.
Hazing prevention efforts include online education modules, student organization training, leadership development, and campus-wide awareness initiatives such as National Hazing Prevention Week.
Prevention Strategies
The University’s hazing prevention efforts emphasize primary prevention strategies, including:
- Bystander intervention: Empowering individuals to recognize and safely intervene in situations that may lead to hazing
- Ethical leadership development: Promoting values-based decision-making and accountability within student organizations
- Healthy group development: Encouraging team-building practices that foster belonging without harm or coercion
- Community responsibility: Reinforcing shared expectations for creating a safe and inclusive campus environment
Student Organization Training
Student Online Hazing Modules
91Âþ»app is committed to preventing hazing through education, accountability, and transparency. Prevention and awareness efforts include education on how to recognize and report hazing, an understanding of how reports are investigated through the student conduct process, and information about applicable laws and institutional policies.
Students, staff, and organization members are encouraged to take an active role in creating a safe and respectful campus environment by reporting concerns and participating in educational programs designed to eliminate hazing.
- Hazing Prevention 101 – Learn how to recognize, report, and prevent hazing.
- Fraternity & Sorority Life – Understand the specific challenges and responsibilities in our Greek community.
National Hazing Prevention Week
National Hazing Prevention Week, observed each September, raises awareness about hazing through campus and organizational programs focused on education, prevention, and accountability.
Our goal is to engage students, staff, faculty, families, and communities across all Georgia Southern campuses in building a culture of safety and respect.
Together, We Prevent Hazing
91Âþ»app is committed to protecting students and holding organizations accountable.