Huskies Don’t Haze

What is Hazing?

Hazing is defined as any act, whether occurring on or off campus, that violate the Student Code of Conduct policy and or Illinois State law, or that endangers, or creates a substantial risk to, the mental, emotional, and or physical health or safety of an individual for initiation into, affiliation with, and or continued membership in any group, team, organization, or society, whether recognized by the institution or not. Any Hazing also includes, but is not limited to:

• Engaging in behavior that causes or threatens mental, emotional, or physical harm, including physical punishment, deprivation of sleep, food, or hygiene, or the use of physical force of any kind.
• Coercing or encouraging individuals to perform actions that are degrading, humiliating, or morally compromising, including public stunts, theft or defacement of public or private property, forced consumption of substances, or wearing apparel that is conspicuous, inappropriate, or intended to embarrass.
• Interfering with or undermining a person’s academic responsibilities or performance for group initiation or retention.
• Organizing activities that promote or encourage the illegal or abusive use of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances.
• Failing to prevent, discourage, and or report hazing acts when one knows or reasonably should know such acts are occurring, particularly as a member of an organization participating in such activities.

The intent of the act or the consent or the cooperation of the individual(s) experiencing such behavior does not defend or justify such behavior.

Report Hazing Incident

Hazing can also be reported by coming to the Office of Student Conduct and speaking with a conduct administrator, located at the Peters Campus Life building, Room 280, calling our office at 815-753-1571 or emailing conduct@niu.edu.