Hazing

The word "haze" is defined as "to initiate or discipline (fellow students) by means of horseplay, practical jokes, and tricks, often in the nature of humiliating and painful ordeals." This includes all rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation, or orientation into University life or into the life of any University group which tends to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering. Hazing, in any form, physical or mental, is strictly prohibited and is grounds for immediate dismissal. Clubs and Organizations, Fraternities, Sororities, Athletic Teams: Hazing, in any form, physical or mental, is strictly prohibited and is grounds for immediate dismissal. All Piedmont fraternities and sororities must file a hazing policy compliance form with the Office of Student Life to certify compliance with this policy.