Georgia Tech’s Student Code of Conduct defines hazing as:
Hazing is conduct, whether on or off Institute Premises, which exceeds the normal expectations of the organizational purpose or mission and which:
- Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student as a condition of affiliation with a Group or RSO;
- Is sufficiently severe or pervasive enough to interfere with academic responsibilities; or
- Is any intentional, negligent, or reckless action or situation causing another pain, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment, regardless of the participant's willingness.
In compliance with the Georgia SB 85 "Max Gruver Act," beginning July 1, 2021, Georgia Tech will publicly disclose administrative adjudications of hazing or hazing-related convictions. This information will be posted within 15 calendar days of final adjudication or public notice of conviction and remain posted for a period of not less than five years. Records will include the name of any school organization involved, the date(s) of occurrence, and a description of specific hazing-related findings, sanctions, adjudications, and convictions for any person or school organization.
Additionally, as required by the “Stop Campus Hazing Act,” effective January 1, 2025, Georgia Tech will collect statistics on hazing incidents, which will be published within the Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR). This report will include all data points gathered in accordance with the “Max Gruver Act,” as well as the date on which the investigation was initiated; the date the investigation concluded; and the date the student organization was provided notice that a hazing violation occurred. The CHTR will be made available beginning July 1, 2025, and will be updated twice a year. Hazing-related incidents will also be included in Georgia Tech’s Annual Security Report (ASR) beginning in 2026.
Additional information regarding hazing can also be found on the Georgia Tech Policy Student Code of Conduct webpage.
Sigma Chi
- Hazing.
Disciplinary Probation means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Policy. Disciplinary Probation is for a specified period of time. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion.
India Club at Georgia Tech
- Hazing.
Suspension means that the Student or Organization has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Policy. Suspension is separation of the Student or Organization from the Institute for a specified period of time, after which the Student or Organization is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified by OSI or the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. A suspended Student or Organization shall immediately leave campus and may not re-enter campus without prior approval from the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Students and Organizations on suspension are not permitted to enroll in classes at the Institute during their suspension. OSI will determine when the Respondent has met the requirements for readmission. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion.
Theta Xi
- Hazing.
Disciplinary Probation means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Policy. Disciplinary Probation is for a specified period of time. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion.
Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Hazing.
Disciplinary Probation means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Policy. Disciplinary Probation is for a specified period of time. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Hazing.
Disciplinary Probation means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Policy. Disciplinary Probation is for a specified period of time. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion.