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Our Commitment

Weber State University is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. Hazing is a serious issue that violates our community expectations and will not be tolerated.

What is Hazing? 

Hazing is defined as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engaging in an act, or causing or participating with another to commit an act, that causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in University or organization activities, of the physical or psychological injury of another, regardless of that person's willingness to participate, and that is committed in connection with an initiation into, affiliation with, or maintenance of membership in any organization, team, society, or association(PPM 6-22 Student Code). 

Hazing can occur in various group settings, such as fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other student organizations. Hazing can take many forms, including any act, behavior, or situation that: 

• Is negligent or reckless.
• Causes embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.
• Puts at risk the emotional and/or physical welfare of the individuals involved.
• Unreasonably interferes with academic or employment activities.

Hazing Policies & Laws

Hazing also includes, but is not limited to, acts described in the Stop Campus Hazing Act or Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-107.5(2). Hazing may be further defined in University handbooks or rules applicable to specific student activities. 

For information regarding WSUSA Clubs & Organizations, including sorority and fraternity expectations, please refer to the C&O Policy & Procedures Manual and the Fraternity & Sorority Life information. 

 

Recent Incidents

• Pi Phi Alpha Sorority

  Organization: Pi Phi Alpha
  Date of incident: Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 I-Weekends
  Description: Allegations of alcohol and cannabis use, as well as the requirement to watch a video of a sexual nature. 
  Illegal use of alcohol or drugs?: Yes
  Date investigation was initiated: April 16, 2026
  Date investigation ended with a finding: June 5, 2026
  Findings of the institution: Violation of WSU Student Code PPM 6-22: 6.3.1: Engaging in or supporting hazing; 6.3.22: Unlawful use, possession, distribution, sale, manufacture, or possession for purposes of distribution or sale of any controlled substance or illegal drug; 6.3.24: Unauthorized sale, possession, manufacture, distribution, or consumption of alcoholic beverages at any official off-campus University-sponsored function or event.
  Sanctions: Probation, with pledging restriction and educational requirements.
  Date institution provided notice to the organization of outcome: June 5, 2026

 

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