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UNIVERSITY HAZING DEFINITION
All Clemson University community members and
organizations are expected to refrain from hazing. (See
Clemson University Student Code of Conduct, Section
IX.A.13)
Hazing is any situation created or action taken — for the
purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with or as
a condition for continued membership in an organization
— which meets one or more of the criteria below. Hazing
can be intentional or unintentional and can occur with
or without consent. Hazing is also any act that meets
the definition of hazing contained in South Carolina Code
of Laws section 59-101-200. (See
scstatehouse.gov/code/ t59c101.php )Situations/actions that constitute hazing are: negligent
or reckless in nature; potentially harmful to physical safety
and health, psychological well-being and/or opportunities
for Academic Success; or not reflective of the University’s
mission purpose or values.
Such activities and situations may include but are not
limited to: paddling; physical or psychological shocks;
forced (whether explicit or implicit) consumption of food,
water, alcohol or drugs; kidnapping or abandonment; line-
ups and berating; morally degrading behavior; any form
of personal servitude; forced (whether explicit or implicit)
wearing, publicly or privately, of inappropriate costumes;
interference with academic pursuits; or forced (whether
explicit or implicit) participation in activities that are
illegal or violate University policy.
FSL and OCES
(Office of Community and Ethical Standards)
investigate all reported hazing incidents when we receive
at least the name of the organization and details of the
incident.
HAZING POLICY
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