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Hazing Prevention at Brigham Young University

"We strive to create a community of belonging composed of students, faculty, and staff whose hearts are knit together in love.”
BYU Statement on Belonging

Our Commitment

At Brigham Young University, we believe every student is a beloved child of God. Our goal is to create a campus where students can grow—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

Hazing in any form is strictly prohibited and violates the Church Educational System Honor Code. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to help prevent and report hazing wherever it occurs.

See Clery Act Policy and Clery Act Procedures for more information.

What is Hazing?

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act against one or more individuals that:

  • Occurs during an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in a student organization (such as a team, club, or group), and
  • Causes or creates a risk—beyond the normal risks of participation in the university or student organization—of physical or psychological injury, regardless of the individual’s or individuals’ willingness to participate.

This can include, but is not limited to:

  • Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or substances
  • Physical abuse or restraint
  • Sleep deprivation or exposure to extreme elements
  • Humiliation, intimidation, or coercive behavior

Prevention & Education

BYU provides hazing prevention and awareness programming to help students recognize, reject, and report hazing. These efforts include:

  • Online training about hazing available for BYU students, staff, and faculty (coming soon)
  • Annual training by request for Resident Assistants and other interested student organizations/groups
  • The Dangers of Hazing and Bullying

To request a hazing prevention presentation for your group or unit, contact the Integrity and Compliance Office at compliance@byu.edu.

Bystander Intervention

Everyone at BYU has a role in keeping our campus safe. If you see something, say something—and if you can do so safely, take action. You can:

  • Interrupt the behavior if it is safe to do so
  • Redirect the situation by changing the subject or suggesting another activity
  • Support those who may be at risk and offer to help them leave
  • Report the incident through the appropriate channels

Be the reason someone feels safe and valued—not silenced or harmed.

How to Report Hazing

If you witness or experience hazing, we encourage you to speak up. You may report hazing through any of the following:

  • BYU’s Integrity and Compliance Hotline: hotline.byu.edu or 888-238-1062 (anonymous option available)
  • University Police: 801-422-2222

BYU investigates all reports in accordance with university policies and applicable law. Retaliation against individuals who report hazing in good faith is strictly prohibited.

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