Hazing
REQUIRED NOTICE
Sam Houston State University is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment and does not tolerate hazing by any group or individual associated with the university. Hazing is against the university's values. All students, student organizations, and affiliated groups must adhere to state and federal laws, as well as university policies prohibiting hazing.
The university will take disciplinary action for hazing incidents that occur: (1) during official university functions; (2) in connection with the activities of registered or sponsored student organizations; or (3) in any situation where a hazing incident has a significant connection to the university’s programs, operations, or interests, regardless of its location. Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, which can include expulsion or the termination of organizational recognition, as well as potential criminal prosecution under applicable laws.
Individuals who are victims of or witnesses to hazing are strongly encouraged to report the incident to the Dean of Students’ Office and the University Police Department for investigation and appropriate action.
Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Pursuant to the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the Campus Hazing Transparency Report is located here.
Hazing education
All members of the SHSU community have open access to online Hazing Prevention Education.
Click here and use your SHSU credentials to login: Hazing Prevention Education
Additional Information
- Stop Campus Hazing Act
- Stop Campus Hazing Act Quick Guide
- SHSU Stop Campus Hazing Investigation Process
- Texas Education Code, Hazing (Section 51.936)
- Texas Education Code, Chapter 37
- Student Code of Conduct
- University Policies
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (this report contains information regarding crime statistics, a review of procedures and policies regarding campus safety, where more in depth policies and procedures can be found, and fire statistics for SHSU; previous reports and hard copies may be requested from the Office of Compliance and Insurance by phone at 936.294.1065 or email at CleryCompliance@shsu.edu)
To report hazing allegations, complete an incident report form, contact the Dean of Students' Office at doso@shsu.edu or 936-294-1785, or contact the University Police Department at 911 or 936-294-1800.