Hazing is a serious public health issue rooted in the perpetuation of harmful power dynamics and can lead to serious emotional and physical harm. As members of the WashU community, we have a responsibility to uphold our university’s values, which includes taking an unequivocal stand against hazing.

The resources below provide information about the University’s Hazing policy as well as reporting and prevention efforts. If you have additional questions, please contact our office.


What is Hazing

Review the University’s Hazing Policy and the State of Missouri’s Anti-Hazing Law. 

Reporting Hazing

Review how to report an incident of Hazing to the University as well as the investigation processes after a report is filed.

Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs

Review the highlights of the university’s ongoing Hazing prevention efforts.