This site is a resource for students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and others interested in learning about issues surrounding hazing. While being part of a campus group can be one of the most meaningful aspects of student life, hazing is a hidden and serious problem that undermines the value of these experiences for many individuals.
What You Should Know
- Hazing is a violation of the Prairie View A&M University Student Code of Conduct, student organization policies, and Texas State law.
- Hazing takes various forms, but typically involves physical risks or mental distress through, for example, humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning activities.
- Hazing can cause significant harm to individuals, groups, and the University.
- Hazing occurs in a variety of organizations including fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, performance groups, honor societies, and other organizations.
- Groups that haze can achieve the positive outcomes they seek from hazing through non-hazing means.
List of PVAMU Organizations Found Responsible for Hazing
| Organization | Date of Incident | Date of Investigation | Incident Description | Resolution Date | Organization Sanction | Individual Student involvement | Individual Student Sanction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Rho Theta Chapter | 2/27/2023 | 2/28/23 | Allegations of hazing and unauthorized activities taking place at an off-campus location outside of the pre-approved recruitment timeframe. | 4/17/23 | Suspension, Conduct and Social Probation, Forfeiture of Membership Intake, Directive to participate in organization summit | Yes | Conduct Probation |