Hazing Policy & Prevention

Being part of a campus group can be one of the most meaningful aspects of student life. However, hazing is a hidden and serious problem that undermines the value of these experiences for many individuals.  Hazing is a violation of Northern Arizona University policy and Arizona State law.

What is hazing?

Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Board of Regents defines hazing as the following:

Any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a student, employee, or visitor whether individually, or in concert with other persons, against another person, in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in any organization that is affiliated with Northern Arizona University that contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury, mental harm or degradation, or causes physical injury, mental harm or personal degradation.

Some examples of hazing include, but are not limited to:

• Paddling in any form
• Physical or psychological shocks
• Late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities
• Advocating or promoting alcohol or substance use and/or abuse
• Tests of endurance
• Submission of members or prospective members to potentially dangerous or hazardous circumstances or activities, which have a foreseeable potential for resulting in personal injury
• Any activity that may have a potential to cause mental distress, panic, human degradation, or embarrassment