Hazing Transparency at 吃瓜大本营

(鈥淐lery Act鈥) requires the 吃瓜大本营 to provide information related to incidents of Hazing on campus. On this page, you can review the University鈥檚 Campus Hazing Transparency Report, policies related to Hazing, how to report Hazing incidents, and information on 顿鲍鈥檚 Hazing prevention and awareness programs.


Campus Hazing Transparency Report

  • December 19, 2025 Report
    Student Organization: Lambda Alpha Upsilon (LAU)
    Date of Incidents: February 2024 and听August 15, 2025
    Interim Suspension: LAU was Placed on Interim Suspension on September 4, 2025
    Date Investigation Initiated: September 15, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: October 14, 2025
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: November 25, 2025

    Outcomes:听

    • LAU听may only hold events off campus听with prior approval from Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR):听
    • LAU听must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:听
      • Strength in Accountability Workshop
      • Anti-Hazing Training
      • Develop a safe Recruitment and Intake/Initiation plan
      • Develop a collaboration plan for working with other chapters
    • During the Student Organization Probation, LAU:
      • May not hold "house parties"
      • Is under a substance restriction and may not serve alcohol and cannabis at their events
      • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff
    Description of Hazing Incidents: During intake rituals, Hazing occurred including forcing Students to eat onions and habaneros, forcing Students to stay up all night, pouring hot wax on the Students, and providing alcohol and illicit drugs to Students who were under the Colorado State Law legal drinking age. The University placed LAU on Student Organization Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The LAU National Headquarters were active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these issues with the 吃瓜大本营 chapter directly.
  • April 28, 2026 Report
    Student Organization: Delta Gamma
    Date of Incident: September 30, 2025
    Interim Suspension: Delta Gamma was placed on Interim Suspension on October 3, 2025
    Date Investigation Initiated: October 8, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: December 1, 2025 and follow up interviews with individuals continued through April 2026
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: March 4, 2026

    Outcomes:听

    Status Outcome: Elevated Probation through June 30, 2027

    Delta Gamma must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Alcohol and Fake ID Training

    • Bid Day Buddy Training and Curriculum Development

    • All members must turn in their Fake IDs to the Department of Campus Safety

    Delta Gamma will complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Bid Day Activities

    • Member Accountability Plan

    During the Elevated Probation, Delta Gamma:

    • Must have an advisor present at all Delta Gamma Social Events

    • Must receive approval from Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR) for all social events, activities, and philanthropy activities through the Crimson Connect portal

    • Is under a substance restriction and may not serve alcohol and/or cannabis at their events

    • May not participate in any 鈥淏lackout Tuesday鈥 type events and must host alternative events

    • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff

    Description of Hazing Incident: On September 30, 2025, Delta Gamma participated in 鈥淏lackout Tuesday,鈥 an informal name for the day following 吃瓜大本营 Sorority Recruitment. Delta Gamma hosted a party at their sorority house where alcohol was provided to Students who were under the Colorado State Law legal drinking age. Delta Gamma Active Members and new Bids all dressed in black, participated in drinking games, and served alcoholic beverages. Two Students were transported to the hospital for alcohol intoxication. The University placed Delta Gamma on Elevated Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Delta Gamma National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns with the 吃瓜大本营 chapter directly.

    听

    Student Organization: Sigma Chi
    Dates of Incidents: September 30, 2025; October 8, 2025; October 14, 2025 and October 16, 2025
    Interim Suspension: No
    Date Investigation Initiated: December 4, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: January 16, 2026 and follow up interviews with individuals continued through April 2026
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: April 6, 2026

    Outcomes:听

    Status Outcome: Elevated Probation through June 10, 2027

    Sigma Chi must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Strength in Accountability Workshop for Organizations

    • Share with Membership the findings of the investigations

    • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff

    Sigma Chi will complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Pledge Job Elimination and Prevention Plan

    • Peer Accountability Plan

    Description of Hazing Incidents: On September 30, 2025, Sigma Chi members participated in 鈥淏lackout Tuesday,鈥 an informal name for the day following 吃瓜大本营 Sorority Recruitment, and Sigma Chi members served as 鈥渂ouncers鈥 for one of the Sororities. On October 8, 2025, a Sigma Chi member dressed as a wizard and commanded other Sigma Chi members to 鈥済et on their knees.鈥 On October 14, 2025, a Faculty Member reported a Sigma Chi member brought a 鈥渂aby doll to class every day.鈥 On October 16, 2025, a Sigma Chi member was observed around campus with balloons tied to their backpack.听

    The University placed Sigma Chi on Elevated Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Sigma Chi National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns with the 吃瓜大本营 chapter directly.

Hazing, as defined by the Clery Act, is also reported in the University's 听and Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.听


Hazing Policies and Procedures

顿鲍鈥檚 Interim Hazing Policy prohibits Hazing at 吃瓜大本营, which is defined in the听, and requires 吃瓜大本营 Responsible Employees and Campus Security Authorities to report incidents of Hazing they witness or have knowledge of to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR). Students may report Hazing incidents to a Responsible Employee, a Campus Security Authority, or directly to SRR by using the SRR听.

Once a report of an alleged act of Hazing is received, SRR follows its case resolution procedures for Students as set forth in the Honor Code, and for Student Organizations as outlined in the听. The SRR process includes an investigation/information gathering into the alleged act(s), a Case Resolution Meeting, a Proper Written Notification as applicable with information that may include a finding of responsibility and any Outcomes that may have been assigned, and information as applicable regarding the appeal process. The University will make a good faith effort to address and resolve all Reports, exclusive of appeals, within ninety (90) Business Days, without jeopardizing the rights of an Involved Party.

The University鈥檚 failure to meet the timeframes set forth in the Honor Code, or to provide written notice of the extension of these time frames, shall not be grounds for dismissing any allegations or for an appeal of any matter, nor shall such failure limit the University鈥檚 ability to complete Case Resolution, impose Outcomes or limit the University鈥檚 ability to take any other required action.

When alleged acts of Hazing implicate violations of Federal laws and regulations under Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state law, the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (CREO) will determine its level of involvement and will follow 顿鲍鈥檚 Discrimination and Harassment Policy, the CREO Comprehensive Discrimination and Harassment Procedures, and/or the CREO Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures, as applicable, for resolution of such cases. These policies and procedures are located on the CREO website.听


State, Local, and Tribal Hazing Laws

Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-124 classifies Hazing as a class 2 misdemeanor. Hazing under Colorado law is defined as:

  • any activity by which a person recklessly endangers the health or safety of or causes a risk of bodily injury to an individual for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization; except that 鈥漢azing鈥 does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions, or authorized training activities conducted by members of the armed forces of the state of Colorado or the United States.

There are no other applicable local or Tribal Hazing laws that would impact 吃瓜大本营 Students or Student Organizations.


Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs

The University has implemented comprehensive, intentional, and integrated Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs for its Students, Faculty Members, and Staff Members. Programs with an asterisk are also available to our Western Colorado and Four Corners Campuses virtually. Programming consists of prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and intervention campaigns for students and employees participating in student organizations. The programs focus on:

  • Recognition of Hazing, including power differential, Harassment and violent Hazing;
  • the dangers of Hazing on a person鈥檚 physical and mental health;
  • strategies to promote initiation into a Student Organization or athletic team without Hazing;
  • the University鈥檚 definition of Hazing in the and how to report Hazing incidents to University Officials; and
  • the consequences of being found responsible for Hazing.