Carnegie Mellon University defines hazing as any action or situation on or off-campus that intentionally, knowingly or recklessly endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or that willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission to, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership.
Hazing is inconsistent with Carnegie Mellon University Panhellenic Council’s values and is strictly prohibited. Individuals and organizations accused of violating the hazing policy or Pennsylvania criminal hazing laws will be subject to investigation and review through the university community standards process, which could result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion from the university for students and loss of recognition for student organizations. For more information about CMU and Pennsylvania criminal hazing laws, click here.
New member educators of the Panhellenic community are required to take part in hazing education. Students joining the Greek community all receive hazing education.
Anyone is welcome to report a hazing incident, even if they are not a part of the CMU or Panhellenic community. Individuals may directly report suspected hazing activity by contacting the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs for Community Engagement, Josh Centor by email at hazing@andrew.cmu.edu or by phone by calling 412-268-8054. CMU also offers the option to report anonymously through the Ethics Reporting Hotline, call 844-587-0793 or visit cmu.ethicspoint.com. For on-campus emergencies, call CMU Police at 412-268-2323; for off-campus emergencies, call 911. For more information on reporting hazing, click here.
