Hazing

Consistent with Washington state law, Seattle University strictly prohibits hazing in all forms.

Office of the Dean of Students
Hazing

Hazing Policy Overview

Hazing includes any act committed as part of a person’s recruitment, initiation, pledging, admission into, or affiliation with a student organization, athletic team, or living group, or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization, athletic team, or living group that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious psychological or emotional harm, to any student or other person attending a public or private institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution, including causing, directing, coercing, or forcing a person to consume any food, liquid, alcohol, drug, or other substance which subjects the person to risk of such harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate. “Hazing” does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions.

Five-Year Hazing Violation Report

Submit a Hazing Report

To make a report or file a complaint against a student, student organization, or student athletic team, contact:

Dr. James Willette
Associate Provost & Dean of Students
Student Center 140
206-296-6060
jwillette@seattleu.edu

Department of Public Safety
1313 Columbia Room 002
206-296-5990 (non-emergency)
206-296-5911 (emergency)

Report hazing through the General Referral Form.

EthicsPoint: A secure reporting tool, with the option to file anonymously 1-888-393-6824 or EthicsPoint

To make a report or file a complaint against a faculty member, staff member, or third party, contact:

Jerron Lowe
Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
jerronlowe@seattleu.edu

Department of Public Safety
1313 Columbia Room 002
206-296-5990 (non-emergency)
206-296-5911 (emergency)

EthicsPoint: A secure reporting tool, with the option to file anonymously 1-888-393-6824 or EthicsPoint

Hazing Policy

Seattle University updated our Policy on Hazing in 2024-25.

Hazing Training

Consistent with state law, Seattle University will publicize our educational training materials regarding hazing.

All Seattle University faculty and staff will be assigned and required to complete an educational module regarding hazing via EngageSU.

Students are required to complete educational modules regarding hazing through the "Voices for Change" system.