Hazing

Carroll University seeks to promote a safe environment where students may participate in the student experience without compromising their health, safety, or welfare.

Hazing undermines the unifying aim of group membership and student engagement by creating an imbalance of power and a risk to personal well-being.

Hazing in any form, on or off campus, is against the law and is strictly prohibited at Carroll University. When this policy is violated, action may be taken against all participants and the respective club, organization, team or group. Carroll University will act in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which calls upon colleges and universities to ensure an environment where students can safely participate without risk to their safety and wellbeing.

Hazing in any form, on or off campus, is against the law and is strictly prohibited at Carroll University. When this policy is violated, action may be taken against all participants and the respective club, organization, team or group.

Hazing Transparency Report 2025

The Carroll University Hazing policy applies to all students and groups which may or may not be officially recognized by Carroll University. As stated in the Carroll University Student Code of Conduct, the University’s jurisdiction applies to alleged incidents on-campus, off-campus and online.

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group (such as a club, organization, ensemble, staff or team) that creates a substantial risk to humiliate, degrade, abuse, or endanger them, regardless of a person’s willingness or consent to participate.

Hazing may come in many forms including physical, emotional, psychological, criminal, and financial. Hazing may occur in conjunction with other violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including but not limited to as alcohol misuse, disruptive behavior, negligent damage to University property, vandalism, sexual misconduct, etc.

Examples of Hazing may include but are not limited to:

• Any pain or physical abuse expected of, or inflicted upon another, including paddling, tattooing, or branding in any form;
• Additional labor or work that is expected of a specific identified group that is not expected of others;
• Any strenuous physical activity expected of or inflicted upon another, including calisthenics;
• Creation of excessive fatigue, sleep deprivation, or interference with scholastic activities, including surprise late night meetings, forced skipping of class or coursework, extended periods of lack of sleep;
• Physical and psychological shocks, including lineups, berating, verbal abuse, threats, and name calling;
• Sexual or lewd violations or other required, encouraged, or expected sexual activity, whether actual or simulated;
• Prolonged exposure to severe or inclement weather;
• Periods of silence, social isolation or purposeful exclusions;
• Kidnapping, road trips, abandonment, scavenger hunts, or any other involuntary excursions;
• Wearing of uniforms or apparel that is conspicuous, explicit, and not normally in good taste or intended to cause public embarrassment;
• Engaging in degrading or humiliating games, activities, stunts; including requiring, encouraging, or expecting individuals to carry, possess, or maintain objects or items;
• Requiring or compelling the consumption of liquids (including alcohol), food, drinks, or other substances;
• Removing, stealing, taking or damaging public or private property;

If you have been the victim of Hazing or have become aware of any alleged Hazing behavior, you are encouraged to file an Incident Report with The Office of Student Conduct. Reports may be filed anonymously. Upon receipt of the report, The Office of Student Conduct will reach out to the reporting party, when name has been provided. The Office of Student Conduct may be reached at 262.524.7686 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday to discuss concerns, allegations and additional support referral options.

Any alleged behavior that is believed to be associated with Hazing must be reported by all Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). To speak with a confidential resource, students are encouraged to contact the University Chaplain, Licensed Counselors in the Walter Young Center or Health Center Nurse Practitioners.

In support of Carroll University’s Amnesty policy, an individual who makes a timely report of hazing and/ or participates will not be subject to disciplinary action by the University for conduct or policy violation(s) related to and revealed in the report or investigation (i.e. underage consumption of alcohol or use of drugs), unless the University determines that the report.

Hazing behavior may also violate Wisconsin Hazing Law, which states:

1. In this section “forced activity” means any activity which is a condition of initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization, regardless of a student’s willingness to participate in the activity.
2. No person may intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which endanger the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating in connection with a school, college or university. Under those circumstances, prohibited acts may include any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, forced confinement or any other forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student.
3. Whoever violates sub. (2) is guilty of:
   • A Class A misdemeanor if the act results in or is likely to result in bodily harm to another.
   • A Class H felony if the act results in great bodily harm to another.
   • A Class G felony if the act results in the death of another

Investigations of alleged Hazing incidents will be investigated by the Office of Student Conduct, and may include the Waukesha Police Department. In the event that the alleged behavior includes Sexual Misconduct, Title IX will lead the investigation(s).

More information regarding the formal investigation process can be found by clicking the following link:

Hazing Investigation Steps

In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Carroll University will execute research-based/informed educational and prevention-based opportunities to the Carroll community including but not limited to:

1. Providing definitions, information and reporting options to all incoming first-year and transfer students as part of first-year student Orientation.
2. Recognize and promote Hazing Prevention Week in September.
3. Requiring training for student-athletes, student organization leaders, fraternity and sorority executive board members, and marching band.
4. In partnership with student leaders, provide annual Hazing prevention education during Hazing Prevention week, the last week in September.
5. Annual notice to all students in August during the dissemination of the Student Handbook.
6. Bi-Annually, update the Carroll University Hazing Transparency Report

1. Hazing Prevention Network
2. National Hazing Hotline: 888-NOT-HAZE or 888-668-4293