Hazing Prevention at WSU

Washington State University’s hazing prevention and compliance efforts are grounded in transparency, accountability, and alignment with both state and federal law. In addition to meeting Washington’s no‑tolerance hazing requirements, WSU has implemented enhanced reporting and disclosure practices consistent with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Under the Stop Campus Hazing Act, institutions of higher education are required to publicly disclose hazing policies, implement campus‑wide, research‑informed prevention education, and report hazing incidents through established federal and institutional reporting mechanisms. WSU has aligned its practices to meet these requirements and to strengthen public access to information related to hazing prevention and response.

As part of this alignment, WSU:

  • Includes hazing-related incidents in the university’s Annual Security Report, as required under federal law
  • Maintains a publicly accessible Hazing Transparency Report, listing student organizations found responsible for hazing violations
  • Ensures that hazing policies, reporting processes, and prevention resources are available and accessible to the campus community and the public

These transparency measures are intended to support prevention by increasing awareness, encouraging reporting, and reinforcing shared responsibility across campus communities. Public reporting is not solely punitive; it is part of a broader framework designed to clarify expectations, promote accountability, and inform ongoing education and prevention efforts.

Transparency Report

The following is a list of student organizations that have been investigated for violating the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and details about how Washington State University conducted investigations and held groups accountable. This website provides information in compliance with RCW 28B.10.906 for WSU Pullman Student Organizations, athletic teams, and Living Groups.

  • The report will include the following information:
  • The name of the student organization, athletic team, or living group;
  • The date the investigation was initiated;
  • The date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a violation occurred;
  • A description of the incident or incidents, including the date of the initial violation and the violations, findings, and sanctions placed on the student organization, athletic team, or living group;
  • The details of the sanction or sanctions imposed, including the beginning and end dates of the sanction or sanctions, and 
  • The date the student organization, athletic team, or living group was charged with a violation.

Any hazing violation of a student organization, athletic team, or living group will be made public for at least five years.  

Additional compliance reports can be found here. 

Relevants Laws and Guidelines

Transparency as Prevention

Transparency supports hazing prevention by helping students, families, and campus partners better understand what hazing is, how it is addressed, and how to report concerns. Clear, accessible reporting practices reinforce institutional accountability and contribute to safer, more informed campus environments.