{"id":1201,"date":"2020-08-05T16:01:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/?page_id=1201"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:10:50","slug":"hazing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/student-organizations-conduct\/hazing\/","title":{"rendered":"Hazing Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"half \">\n<div class=\"responsive-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UTK Hazing Information\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wv1QNogfldI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<p>\nHazing can affect people in many different ways, including anger, confusion, betrayal, fear, resentment, embarrassment, humiliation, hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, or depression. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these feelings, contact 865-974-HELP or <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofTennessee&amp;layout_id=127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete the HELP referral form<\/a>. Know that you are not alone and there are resources to support you. Listed below are links to resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care\/submit-a-referral\/\">Center for Care &amp; Resilience<\/a>: 865-974-HELP<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/counselingcenter.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Counseling Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fraternallaw.com\/help-us-stop-hazing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hazing Hotline<\/a>: 888-668-4293<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofTennessee\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\" target=\"_blank\">Report Hazing<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<h2>What is Hazing?<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tennessee is committed to a safe learning environment that allows for students\u2019 personal growth and development in the most positive manner possible. As such, the university does not permit hazing and is committed to fostering environments where students and student organizations alike can thrive. Hazing is prohibited by the <a title=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/09\/FA24_2m3k1ac-Fall-StudentCodeOfConduct_WEB69.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/09\/FA24_2m3k1ac-Fall-StudentCodeOfConduct_WEB69.pdf\" data-outlook-id=\"86d1c3e7-25a5-44c9-9c43-d7e946817334\">Student Code of Conduct<\/a>, as required by Tennessee State Law (<a title=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/tennessee\/title-49\/chapter-2\/part-1\/section-49-2-120\/\" href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/tennessee\/title-49\/chapter-2\/part-1\/section-49-2-120\/\" data-outlook-id=\"d787224d-39fb-4375-b986-d195201af76e\">Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49, Chapter 7, Section 123 (T.C.A. \u00a7 49-7-123<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\">The University defines hazing as:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.05rem\">Any intentional or reckless act, on or off University-controlled property, by one (1) student, acting alone or with others, which is directed against any other student, which endangers the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that student, or which induces or coerces a student to endanger their mental or physical health, safety, or welfare. Hazing does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions and is limited to those actions taken and situations created in connection with initiation into or affiliation with any organization <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">regardless of the student\u2019s willingness to participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.05rem\">. 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