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Zero Tolerance for Hazing at UCR
REPORT HAZING AT UCR

About Hazing

UCR is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all Highlanders. Hazing undermines this commitment and our community values. UCR has a zero tolerance for hazing policy and all activities that fall under the definition of hazing are strictly prohibited.

The University of California’s Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students (PACAOS) outlines hazing as follows: 

Policies Against Hazing

  • 102.12

    102.12 - Participation in hazing or any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, activity, or method committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons, including current, former, or prospective students, regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that is committed in the course of a preinitiation, an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, an official or unofficial student organization or other student group that

    1. causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury, including personal degradation or disgrace, and/or
    2. the person knew or should have known was likely to cause serious bodily injury
  • 102.12.1

    102.12.1 - Prohibited hazing includes (but is not limited to) the aiding or abetting in the commission or attempted commission of hazing, or the obstruction or attempted obstruction of any investigation (including during disciplinary hearings) of any hazing activity, any of which may result in discipline up to and including suspension or dismissal. Students who are aware of the occurrence of hazing are encouraged to take action to discourage it. Failure to report hazing is considered to constitute permission, contribution, or encouragement of hazing and is not permitted and may result in discipline up to and including suspension or dismissal.

  • California State Laws

    any violation by students/student organizations of state law is also a violation of UCR policy

    California Penal Code 245.6: Matt’s Law

    California State Assembly Bill 2193: Stop Campus Hazing Act

  • Federal Policy

    The Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA)

Disciplinary Actions for Students and Student Organizations

Students who are found responsible for violating the UCR Standards of Conduct will be assigned sanctions, up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University of California. The process used for investigating and adjudicating alleged violations by students or student organizations is described here: 

UC Riverside Conduct Procedure

How to Report Hazing

If you have been hazed, have witnessed hazing, or suspect that someone you know has been hazed, you can report to UCR officials. Reports can be made anonymously, however, anonymous reporting may limit the University’s ability to respond to the report.

Submit a Report on Hazing at UC Riverside

You can also make a phone call to a university staff member. If desired, you can remain anonymous when calling in a report.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PROGRAMS: (951) 827-4208
UCR POLICE DEPARTMENT: (951) 827-5222
DEAN OF STUDENTS: (951) 827-6095

If you want to discuss concerns about a specific group, you can call the following UCR departments: 

ATHLETICS (for concerns about an athletic team): (951) 827-5432
STUDENT LIFE (for concerns about a student organization): (951) 827-7344 
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER (for concerns about a fraternity or sorority): (951) 827-2348

A Note on Confidentiality

UCR staff and faculty have certain reporting obligations. Unless they are a Confidential Resource, many UCR staff and faculty have to report instances of sexual violence and sexual harassment, discrimination, Clery Act crimes (e.g. robbery, hazing, aggravated assault, burglary, etc.), child abuse or neglect, violence in the workplace, serious injury in the workplace, and improper governmental activity.

Educational Initiatives

UCR offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for students and student organizations with regards to hazing. These include:

  • National Hazing Prevention Week educational campaigns
  • Hazing Workshop and Compliance Form at Annual Student Org Leadership Seminars
  • Hazing Prevention training through bystander education at New Student Orientation
  • Hazing prevention education for new members of single gender fraternities and sororities and specialized training for Presidents of each chapter
  • Athletics training

Campus Hazing Transparency Report/Annual Security Report

In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, AB 2193, and other relevant laws, hazing incidents at UCR are summarized here:

  SCHA Transparency Reports AB 2193 Reports
Violations Included    
Posted Location(s)    
Updated/Last Updated    
Recommendations    
We can work together to uphold our values and ensure no Highlander is ever subjected to hazing.
You Belong at UCR

All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.

To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.