Hazing Prevention

All student groups can engage in hazing—not just marching bands, sports teams, fraternities, or sororities. Hazing is defined as any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of willingness to participate.  While the bonds built within campus organizations often define the most meaningful aspects of student life, hazing seriously undermines the value of these experiences. That’s why every student aspiring to join or lead a group must complete mandatory hazing prevention training before membership is granted—equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical clarity to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.

The University of New Orleans and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership champion a transparent, proactive approach to confronting hazing head‑on. By explicitly examining and naming these harmful practices, we begin to break down the secrecy that allows them to persist. As student leaders, you play a pivotal role: your commitment to awareness, intervention, and culture‑building sets the tone for your peers. Together—with informed leadership, peer support, and a shared responsibility to uphold standards—you can transform your organization into a model of safe and meaningful belonging.