Anti-Hazing Policy
Emory University prohibits hazing of any kind. Emory University Policy 8.11 defines hazing as a broad term encompassing any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades, or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.
Enacted March 2021, The Max Gruver Act serves as Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Law. It is meant to reduce and prevent hazing rituals in all Georgia colleges and universities. It bans hazing for school organizations of all kinds. Violations result in a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature that is punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
All Recognized Student Organization constitutions are required to incorporate and abide by the Emory University Anti-Hazing Statement 8.11.
There are two key elements when an individual is attempting to become a member of, or the nature of hazing is socially coercive, thus implied or expressed consent are not a defense under this policy.
Examples of hazing include but are not limited to:
- Encouraging the use of alcohol or drugs
- Forcing or coercing consumption or use of any substance
- Physical abuse, e.g., whipping, paddling, beating, tattooing, branding, shaving and exposure to the elements, or the threat of such behaviors.
- Engaging in or simulating sexual acts
- Threatening or causing physical restraint
- Nudity
- Throwing substances or objects at individuals
- Assigning unreasonable chores or acts of servitude
- Causing excessive exercise, sleep deprivation or excessive fatigue
- Interfering with adequate time for study
- Requiring the wearing of apparel or acting in a way that is conspicuous and not within community norms
- Blindfolding
- Subjecting students to abusive or demeaning conduct
To report any instance of hazing, please submit a report using this link to the Office of Student Conduct.