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Hazing Policy
Hazing is not permitted and is defined by the University of New Hampshire, in the Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities, as any activity, whether on- or off-campus, expected as part of joining or participating in, a group or organization, that causes or has the potential to cause mental, emotional, or physical harm, damage or theft of property, humiliation, or degradation. Hazing includes any request, requirement, or obligation to participate. Students can be responsible for hazing by committing any of these actions as active members of an organization. In addition to committing these actions, hazing could also include facilitating or promoting the activity as well as being a bystander and not intervening to stop the activity. Any student or organization alleged to have violated this policy could be subject to sanctions under the UNH Code of Conduct.
Any student or organization found responsible for hazing within the jurisdiction of the UNH Code of Conduct is subject to sanctions imposed by a Hearing Officer through the Office of Community Standards.
New Hampshire State Law. In addition to university policy, NH RSA 631:7 makes it a crime for an individual or organization to participate in “student hazing” or to fail to report incidents of student hazing.
UNH anonymous Hazing Hotline: (603) 862-3686.
Hazing resources:
- StopHazing.org - The leader in hazing research and prevention.
- HazingPrevention.org - a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing.
- National Hazing Prevention Week
- Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities
- Filing a Complaint
