Hazing Prevention Team

See Something, Say Something

As a community, we can only stop hazing if people refuse to accept it as "normal" and report it when it happens. If you are concerned that someone might be being hazed, report it to the University Police, or use the online form.
File Hazing Report

Mandatory Hazing Prevention Module

All incoming students are required to complete an online Hazing Education Program. The course provides important information about hazing and takes about a half hour to complete. You must complete this module before registration of your next upcoming semester to avoid a hold being placed on your course registration. Questions? Contact doso@fgcu.edu or 239.590.7900

TAKE THE HAZING PREVENTION COURSE

What is Hazing?

Hazing is defined as any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under sanction of a university or college. All forms of hazing is against the Florida Gulf Coast University Student Code of Conduct. Whenever a student is confronted with a behavior that could possibly be considered hazing, it should be reported to the Student Conduct Office, Fraternity and Sorority Life Staff, or the University Police. If found responsible for hazing, not only can an organization lose recognition from the University, but from their national organization as well.

What are the Laws about Hazing? Learn about laws related to hazing at hazingprevention.org

What If...

Someone Agrees to be Hazed?
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Any activity described as hazing upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with a university or college organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be forced activity. The willingness of an individual to participate in such activity doesn't matter.
The Hazing is Being Done by a Few Members, Not the Chapter?
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An Organization can be held responsible and liable for hazing even if the leadership of the organization is not involved in the activity. The organization can lose its recognition both from the University and the National Organization to which it belongs (if any).
An Organization is Alleged to be Hazing People?
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If an organization is alleged to be engaging in hazing, once a report is received, the Office of Student Conduct will investigate the allegations and, if there is sufficient evidence and information, a hearing will be scheduled before the Student Conduct Committee. If a group is found to be responsible for hazing, sanctions can include educational requirements (such as anti-hazing training, required membership education, ect.), restrictions on group activities (such as limiting recruitment practices, limiting or restricting social activities, etc.), or in serious cases may lead to the organizations charter being revoked, which means the chapter can no longer be affiliated with FGCU.
Someone isn't in a Fraternity or Sorority?
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Hazing can occur in student organizations, athletic teams and sport clubs, and marching bands, just to name a few. Whenever a student is confronted with a behavior that could possibly be considered hazing, it should be reported to the University Police or the Dean of Students’ Office.

Hazing Prevention

Stop Hazing

The Clery Center

Meet the Hazing Prevention Team

The Hazing Prevention Team is a committee of staff member from different branches of the university that work collaboratively to address the issue of hazing at Florida Gulf Coast University, and how the university community can go about being proactive when it comes to addressing the issue of hazing. Below you can find the contact information for the Hazing Prevention Team.