Hazing Policy

Elmira College Hazing Policy

Hazing includes any group or individual action that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person, or causes embarrassment, degradation, or humiliation—regardless of intent, location, or consent. Refer to Stop Campus Hazing Act for additional context.

Hazing is prohibited even if not a condition of initiation or membership, and applies to all members (active, new, prospective, or otherwise) of a group or organization.  Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Interference with a student’s academic performance
• Forced or coerced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or food
• Forced wearing of conspicuous or inappropriate clothing
• Exclusion from social contact or forced isolation
• Physical abuse, such as paddling or branding
• Psychological abuse, including berating or line-ups
• Forced physical exertion or sleep deprivation
• Food or water deprivation
• Kidnapping, abandonment, or weather exposure
• Servitude or degrading tasks
• Any unlawful or College policy-violating activity expected of new or current members

Conduct Referral

When a potential violation of College policy occurs, an Elmira College staff member will document the incident in a report. This report will include all individuals present at the time or, if no one is present, those who reside in the space, along with observed facts. Once the report is submitted, the involved student(s) will receive a notification letter outlining the potential policy violation(s), details of the conduct process, and the name and contact information of the conduct officer or board assigned to review the case.  Incident reports may also be submitted by any member of the College community through the College’s website. The form can be found on the homepage of MyEC.

Reports should include the following:

• Name(s) of the individual(s) involved,
• A description of the conduct or situation
• The date, time, and location of the incident

The Chief Conduct Officer or their designee will review the report to determine the appropriate level within the conduct system for adjudication.  

See Latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report