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Campus Hazing Transparency Report

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment. Our focus is to prevent and eliminate hazing within our institution by educating students about the dangers of hazing. Our goal is to foster leadership, teamwork, and friendships built on trust—not harm. Hazing is prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct, as required by Tennessee State Law (Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49, Chapter 7, Section 123 (T.C.A. § 49-7-123). The University defines hazing as: 

“Any intentional or reckless act, on or off University-controlled property, by one (1) student, acting alone or with others, which is directed against any other student, which endangers the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that student, or which induces or coerces a student to endanger their mental or physical health, safety, or welfare. Hazing does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions and is limited to those actions taken and situations created in connection with initiation into or affiliation with any organization, regardless of the student’s willingness to participate.” 

The Federal Anti-Hazing Law: Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) was enacted on December 23, 2024, making amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The SCHA has three important aspects: (1) the addition of hazing to Clery reporting requirements and campuses’ Annual Security Report (2) the requirement of campus-wide, research-based hazing prevention programs and policies (3) increased transparency regarding organizations that have violated campus hazing policy through the publication of a Campus Hazing Transparency Report. In alignment with this law and to allow students to make informed choices about joining organizations, the university publishes a list of student organizations that have been found responsible for violating hazing. This is limited to student organizations who were recognized by the university at the time of the investigation. Reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included. Additionally, any student organization under active investigation will not appear in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report. The University will update this information a minimum of twice each year. 

Student Organizational Hazing Violations by Academic Year

2025-26
Kappa Sigma
  • Incident Date: 9/25/2024
  • Incident Location: On-Campus
  • Reported by: Student
  • Investigation Start Date: 7/22/2025
  • Investigation End Date: 11/7/2025
  • Case Resolution Date: Pending
  • Resolution Type: Pending
  • Charges: (11) Hazing, (5) Harm and/or Endangerment, (32) Violation of University Action
  • Incident Summary: Two students lit themselves on fire and were transported to the hospital with burns. Video evidence was found and it was learned that this video was sent to members of the organization. Further investigation revealed that additional videos of stunts were also filmed and sent to members.
  • Sanctions: Pending
  • Sanction Status: Pending
2024-25
Kappa Sigma
  • Incident Date: 9/25/2024
  • Incident Location: On-Campus
  • Reported by: Student
  • Investigation Start Date: 7/22/2025
  • Investigation End Date: Pending
  • Case Resolution Date: Pending
  • Resolution Type: Pending
  • Charges: Pending
  • Incident Summary: Pending
  • Sanctions: Pending
  • Sanction Status: Pending

 

Suspended Chapters

The organizations below are currently suspended from the university due to hazing-related violations. The university does not recognize these organizations. 

Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Incident Date: 2/7/2023
  • Incident Location: Off-Campus
  • Reported by: Parent
  • Investigation Start Date: 2/10/2023
  • Investigation End Date: 4/20/2023
  • Case Resolution Date: 4/24/2023
  • Resolution Type: Alternative Resolution Agreement
  • Charges: (11) Hazing, (3) Misuse of Information in Connection with a University Investigation or Hearing (5) Harm or Endangerment
  • Incident Summary: Potential members of Kappa Alpha Psi were subjected to physical, mental, and financial hazing.
  • Sanctions: On 4/20/2023, the Lambda Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. accepted the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's recommendation to suspend the chapter. The Office of Student Conduct and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., International Headquarters (HQ) entered into an Alternative Resolution Agreement to support the suspension and lay out a path for a successful return. The earliest date the chapter is eligible to return is May 15, 2027. Upon return, the chapter will complete one year of disciplinary probation.
  • Sanction Status: Incomplete, Suspension

Last updated December 19, 2025 

Transparency Reports (The Clery Act) and Hazing Related Policies

Transparency Reports (The Clery Act)

Required information

  • These will only apply to student organizations established and recognized by the institution found to be in violation of an institution’s standards of conduct relating to hazing as defined by the institution
  • Name of the student organization
  • General description of the violation that resulted in a finding of responsibility, including whether the violation involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs
  • Any sanctions placed on the student organization
  • Date the incident was alleged to have occurred
  • The date the investigation into the incident was initiated
  • The date the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred
  • The date the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in the hazing violation
Annual Security Report (ASR) Access and Availability

“In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, UTC publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR).  The ASR contains information on crime statistics, crime prevention, crime reporting, law enforcement policies and procedures, fire safety and statistics, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and missing student notification policies and procedures. UTC will provide a paper copy of the report upon request.”

UTC’s Hazing Related Policies

Dean of Students

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