WHAT IS HAZING?
Hazing is defined as any intentional, negligent or reckless action, activity or situation that is:
A. Forced, required, or otherwise expected of someone in connection with initiation, admission into,
affiliation with, or continued membership in a student organization, regardless of the individual’s
willingness to participate; AND
B. Endangers or is likely to endanger the physical health of an individual; causes an individual pain,
embarrassment, ridicule, harassment, or severe emotional distress; and/or meets the definition of
“hazing” under applicable Georgia law, including but not limited to the “Max Gruver Act”
Such actions, activities and situations include, but are not limited to:
• Consumption (e.g., alcohol, drugs, food or any other substance);
• Physical abuse, harm or injury (e.g., paddling, beating, whipping, and calisthenics such as push-ups,
sit-ups, jogging, running, etc.);
• Disruption of academic pursuits or endeavors (e.g., road trips, scavenger hunts, not allowing adequate
time for study, causing sleep deprivation);
• Degrading activities (e.g., line-ups, berating, nudity, sexual misconduct, acts of personal servitude for
members such as driving to class, cleaning individual rooms, serving meals, washing cars, running
errands, laundry, etc.); and
• Violation of University policies, or federal, state or local laws (e.g., theft or destruction of property).
HAZING IS AGAINST STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LAW
Hazing hot-line phone number:
706-207-0779
Our professional staff will explain anonymity and confidentiality.