Hazing Transparency at DU

(“Clery Act”) requires the 91 to provide information related to incidents of Hazing on campus. On this page, you can review the University’s Campus Hazing Transparency Report, policies related to Hazing, how to report Hazing incidents, and information on ٱ’s Hazing prevention and awareness programs.


Campus Hazing Transparency Report

  • December 19, 2025 Report
    Student Organization: Lambda Alpha Upsilon (LAU)
    Date of Incidents: February 2024 andAugust 15, 2025
    Interim Suspension: LAU was Placed on Interim Suspension on September 4, 2025
    Date Investigation Initiated: September 15, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: October 14, 2025
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: November 25, 2025

    Outcomes:

    • LAUmay only hold events off campuswith prior approval from Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR):
    • LAUmust complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:
      • Strength in Accountability Workshop
      • Anti-Hazing Training
      • Develop a safe Recruitment and Intake/Initiation plan
      • Develop a collaboration plan for working with other chapters
    • During the Student Organization Probation, LAU:
      • May not hold "house parties"
      • Is under a substance restriction and may not serve alcohol and cannabis at their events
      • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff
    Description of Hazing Incidents: During intake rituals, Hazing occurred including forcing Students to eat onions and habaneros, forcing Students to stay up all night, pouring hot wax on the Students, and providing alcohol and illicit drugs to Students who were under the Colorado State Law legal drinking age. The University placed LAU on Student Organization Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The LAU National Headquarters were active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these issues with the DU chapter directly.
  • April 28, 2026 Report
    Student Organization: Delta Gamma
    Date of Incident: September 30, 2025
    Interim Suspension: Delta Gamma was placed on Interim Suspension on October 3, 2025
    Date Investigation Initiated: October 8, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: December 1, 2025 and follow up interviews with individuals continued through April 2026
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: March 4, 2026

    Outcomes:

    Status Outcome: Elevated Probation through June 30, 2027

    Delta Gamma must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Alcohol and Fake ID Training

    • Bid Day Buddy Training and Curriculum Development

    • All members must turn in their Fake IDs to the Department of Campus Safety

    Delta Gamma will complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Bid Day Activities

    • Member Accountability Plan

    During the Elevated Probation, Delta Gamma:

    • Must have an advisor present at all Delta Gamma Social Events

    • Must receive approval from Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR) for all social events, activities, and philanthropy activities through the Crimson Connect portal

    • Is under a substance restriction and may not serve alcohol and/or cannabis at their events

    • May not participate in any “Blackout Tuesday” type events and must host alternative events

    • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff

    Description of Hazing Incident: On September 30, 2025, Delta Gamma participated in “Blackout Tuesday,” an informal name for the day following DU Sorority Recruitment. Delta Gamma hosted a party where alcohol was provided to Students who were under the Colorado State Law legal drinking age. Delta Gamma Active Members and new Bids all dressed in black, participated in drinking games, and served alcoholic beverages. Two Students were transported to the hospital for alcohol intoxication. The University placed Delta Gamma on Elevated Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Delta Gamma National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns with the DU chapter directly.
    Student Organization: Sigma Chi
    Dates of Incidents: September 30, 2025; October 8, 2025; October 14, 2025 and October 16, 2025
    Interim Suspension: No
    Date Investigation Initiated: December 4, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: January 16, 2026 and follow up interviews with individuals continued through April 2026
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: April 6, 2026

    Outcomes:

    Status Outcome: Elevated Probation through June 10, 2027

    Sigma Chi must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Strength in Accountability Workshop for Organizations

    • Share with Membership the findings of the investigations

    • Must meet quarterly with SRR Staff

    Sigma Chi will complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Pledge Job Elimination and Prevention Plan

    • Peer Accountability Plan

    Description of Hazing Incidents: On September 30, 2025, Sigma Chi members participated in “Blackout Tuesday,” an informal name for the day following DU Sorority Recruitment, and Sigma Chi members served as “bouncers” for one of the Sororities. On October 8, 2025, a Sigma Chi member dressed as a wizard and commanded other Sigma Chi members to “get on their knees.” On October 14, 2025, a Faculty Member reported a Sigma Chi member brought a “baby doll to class every day.” On October 16, 2025, a Sigma Chi member was observed around campus with balloons tied to their backpack.

    The University placed Sigma Chi on Elevated Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Sigma Chi National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns with the DU chapter directly.

  • October, 30 2026 Report
    Student Organization: Alpha Phi
    Date of Incident: September 30, 2025
    Interim Suspension: Alpha Phi was placed on Interim Action on October 16, 2025
    Date Investigation Initiated: October 28, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: November 18, 2025, with additional follow up interviews with individuals continuing through April 2026 as new information became available after the official meetings had ended.
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: Final decision sent on June 1, 2026

    Outcomes:

    Status Outcome: Elevated Probation through February 12, 2027

    Alpha Phi must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Substance Free restriction through February 12, 2027

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Alcohol and Fake ID Training and Education

    • Complete all educational interventions assigned by International Headquarters

    Alpha Phi must complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Bid Day Development plan for activities that prevent participation in “Blackout Tuesday”

    • Accountability Plan for membership who violate Hazing and other Honor Code Community Standards and/or University Policies

    Description of Hazing Incident: On September 30, 2025, Alpha Phi participated in “Blackout Tuesday,” an informal name for the day following the end of DU Sorority Recruitment. Alpha Phi members "split into smaller groups for pregames," as opposed to meeting as a larger group in an attempt to avoid accountability as a Registered Student Organization event. Alcohol consumption was encouraged, and alcohol was consumed at the smaller pre-game events by Students who were under the legal drinking age specified by Colorado law. Members then went to a house occupied by members of Alpha Phi and consumed additional alcohol. Alpha Phi active members and new "bids" dressed in black, participated in consuming alcohol, and encouraged the consumption of alcohol. The University placed Alpha Phi on Elevated Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Alpha Phi National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns directly with the DU chapter.
    Student Organization: Pi Kappa Phi
    Date of Incident: October 15, 16, and 20, 2025
    Interim Suspension: No
    Date Investigation Initiated: December 4, 2025
    Date Investigation Ended: January 22, 2026, with additional follow up interviews with individuals as new information became available after the official meetings had ended.
    Date Student Organization Notified of Findings: Final decision sent on May 19, 2026

    Outcomes:

    Status Outcome: Student Conduct Probation through June 11, 2027

    Pi Kappa Phi must complete the following prevention and awareness training and activities:

    • Pi Kappa Phi leadership must attend two (2) trainings on the University Honor Code and University Policies

    • Strength in Accountability Workshop for Organizations

    • Anti-Hazing Education Training

    • Share findings and conclusions with Organization membership with a member of SRR present

    Pi Kappa Phi must complete the following comprehensive plans:

    • Peer Accountability Plan

    • Plan to remove problematic traditions and replace them with activities that are not violations of the Honor Code and/or University Policies; complete verification process

    Description of Hazing Incident: On October 15, 2025, a Student was observed carrying a stuffed horse on a stick around campus. On October 16 and 20, a Student was observed with balloons tied to their backpack. SRR received additional information during the investigation and during the report creation, including a report made by a Faculty Member that a Student was seen with a "bad haircut" in class and separate Faculty Member reports of students with stuffed horses in class. Those interviewed did not provide the exact date on which "activities" for a "show and tell" occurred. Conflicting information provided by members of Pi Kappa Phi required further follow up and extended the length of the resolution. Pi Kappa Phi was found responsible for Non-Statutory Hazing. The University placed Pi Kappa Phi on Student Conduct Probation pursuant to the SRR established and imposed Educational Outcomes consistent with the . The Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters were and remain active and engaged partners with SRR in addressing these concerns, and the national organization has designed a plan to address these concerns with the DU chapter directly.

Hazing, as defined by the Clery Act, is also reported in the University's and Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.


Hazing Policies and Procedures

ٱ’s Interim Hazing Policy prohibits Hazing at DU, which is defined in the, and requires DU Responsible Employees and Campus Security Authorities to report incidents of Hazing they witness or have knowledge of to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR). Students may report Hazing incidents to a Responsible Employee, a Campus Security Authority, or directly to SRR by using the SRR.

Once a report of an alleged act of Hazing is received, SRR follows its case resolution procedures for Students as set forth in the Honor Code, and for Student Organizations as outlined in the. The SRR process includes an investigation/information gathering into the alleged act(s), a Case Resolution Meeting, a Proper Written Notification as applicable with information that may include a finding of responsibility and any Outcomes that may have been assigned, and information as applicable regarding the appeal process. The University will make a good faith effort to address and resolve all Reports, exclusive of appeals, within ninety (90) Business Days, without jeopardizing the rights of an Involved Party.

The University’s failure to meet the timeframes set forth in the Honor Code, or to provide written notice of the extension of these time frames, shall not be grounds for dismissing any allegations or for an appeal of any matter, nor shall such failure limit the University’s ability to complete Case Resolution, impose Outcomes or limit the University’s ability to take any other required action.

When alleged acts of Hazing implicate violations of Federal laws and regulations under Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state law, the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (CREO) will determine its level of involvement and will follow ٱ’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, the CREO Comprehensive Discrimination and Harassment Procedures, and/or the CREO Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures, as applicable, for resolution of such cases. These policies and procedures are located on the CREO website.


State, Local, and Tribal Hazing Laws

Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-124 classifies Hazing as a class 2 misdemeanor. Hazing under Colorado law is defined as:

  • any activity by which a person recklessly endangers the health or safety of or causes a risk of bodily injury to an individual for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization; except that ”hazing“ does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions, or authorized training activities conducted by members of the armed forces of the state of Colorado or the United States.

There are no other applicable local or Tribal Hazing laws that would impact DU Students or Student Organizations.


Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs

The University has implemented comprehensive, intentional, and integrated Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs for its Students, Faculty Members, and Staff Members. Programs with an asterisk are also available to our Western Colorado and Four Corners Campuses virtually. Programming consists of prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and intervention campaigns for students and employees participating in student organizations. The programs focus on:

  • Recognition of Hazing, including power differential, Harassment and violent Hazing;
  • the dangers of Hazing on a person’s physical and mental health;
  • strategies to promote initiation into a Student Organization or athletic team without Hazing;
  • the University’s definition of Hazing in the and how to report Hazing incidents to University Officials; and
  • the consequences of being found responsible for Hazing.