Hazing incidents need to be reported when they occur, because there is no such thing as harmless hazing.
How to Report Hazing
Call 911 if you or someone else is in danger.
Anyone who knows of hazing should use this Reporting Form or contact Student Conduct & Community Standards at 865-974-3171 or studentconduct@utk.edu. Anyone can file a report, and all reports are investigated.
When reporting, please include as many of the following details as possible:
- Organization name
- When/where the event(s) occurred
- Videos, screenshots, or pictures (they can be uploaded directly in the Reporting Form)
- Names of individuals involved (if known)
- How you became aware of the information
The university’s ability to investigate hazing, enforce policy, and protect students depends on accurate and specific reports. You are encouraged to provide as much specific detail as possible so that the reported behavior can be addressed.
Reporting Considerations
Anonymous Reports
Hazing reports can be made anonymously. While you have the option to submit a report anonymously please be aware that doing so may hinder the ability to complete an investigation and/or hold students/organizations accountable through the student conduct process.
Retaliation
Retaliation is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Section 4.30 and will not be tolerated. Students concerned about retaliation for reporting hazing should contact Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Process
All reports are investigated by Student Conduct & Community Standards, following the conduct process outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Resources surrounding Student Organizational Misconduct and the process can be found here.