The University of Washington will maintain and publicly report findings of hazing violations by any student organization, athletic team, or living group. The report will include any violations of the code of conduct, anti-hazing policies, or state or federal laws relating to hazing or offenses related to alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, or physical assault. (RCW 28B.10.906)
The report should 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 should be made public for at least five years.
Last Updated: December 9, 2024
Fall Quarter 2024
Date Investigated Initiated – September 24, 2024
Date Investigation Ended – December 3, 2024
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred during the new member process.
Date Charge – October 10, 2024
Sanctions –
- Reprimand
Date Investigated Initiated – September 24, 2024
Date Investigation Ended – October 31, 2024
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – September 26, 2024
Sanctions –
- Probation until March 21, 2025
Autumn 2023
Date Investigated Initiated – November 14, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – February 29, 2024
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred during their new member process
Date Charge – November 27, 2023
Sanctions –
Suspended Recognition through the conclusion of the 2026-2027 academic year. The chapter can complete the following steps, and the Suspension shall be reduced by one academic year:
- A thorough membership review, conducted by the International Fraternity
- Chapter participation and successful completion of the Leadership Journey by the International Fraternity
- Chapter participation and successful completion of the Brotherhood Retreat
If the chapter successfully completes these three steps, they may apply by reinstatement of Recognition as early as July 17, 2024.
Sigma Chi will remain on Probation until the conclusion of the 2026-2027 academic year, regardless of a reduction in Suspension status.
Date Investigated Initiated – November 16, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – February 7, 2024
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred during unsanctioned activities with freshman athletes
Date Charge – N/A
Sanctions –
- Meeting with CSSC: Team captains and leaders to meet with the Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist to develop an action plan for changing the current team culture
- Hazing Prevention Program: To be completed in the spring quarter of 2024
- Event Outline: Team captains and leaders will submit an outline of scheduled events for first-year students, including the goal for the event, team-building activities, etc.
- Hazing Prevention Project: Team captains, leaders, and other members will develop a presentation on hazing in athletics and how to build a culture of accountability. The project will be presented during a team meeting, and the Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist will be invited to attend the presentation.
Date Investigated Initiated – November 27, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – February 7, 2024
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred during unsanctioned activities with freshman athletes
Date Charge – N/A
Sanctions –
- Meeting with CSSC: Team captains and leaders to meet with the Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist to develop an action plan for changing the current team culture
- Hazing Prevention Program: To be completed in the spring quarter of 2024
- Event Outline: Team captains and leaders will submit an outline of scheduled events for first-year students, including the goal for the event, team-building activities, etc.
- Hazing Prevention Project: Team captains, leaders, and other members will develop a presentation on hazing in athletics and how to build a culture of accountability. The project will be presented during a team meeting, and the Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist will be invited to attend the presentation.
Spring Quarter 2023
Date Investigated Initiated – May 4, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – November 22, 2023
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – November 22, 2023
Sanctions –
- Detailed Risk Management Plan to IFC
Winter Quarter 2023
Date Investigated Initiated – March 4, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – May 25, 2023
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – May 25, 2023
Sanctions –
- Fine: $2/member
- Risk Management Training
Date Investigated Initiated – February 24, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – May 17, 2023
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – May 17, 2023
Sanctions –
- Fine: $4/member
- Risk Management Template to IFC
Date Investigated Initiated – January 5, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – January 20, 2023
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – January 20, 2023
Sanctions –
- Disciplinary probation until January 21, 2024
- Education Committee meeting w/Phi Kappa Psi Nationals to develop a New Member Program Outline
- Alumni will be present at chapter recruitment and initiation events
- Hazing prevention training provided by CSSC
- Participate in a chapter accountability assessment w/Nationals Success Committee
- Monthly reporting to national headquarters
- Chapter visits from nationals
Spring Quarter 2022
Date Investigated Initiated – May 27, 2022
Date Investigation Ended – August 4, 2022
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – August 4, 2022
Sanctions –
- To be eligible for Recognition beginning July 1, 2023, the chapter must submit a report to OFSL outlining the steps taken, or to be taken, to complete the measures required by the International Fraternity. The report may be submitted for consideration beginning June 15, 2023.
- The chapter may also submit a new, signed 2023 Recognition Agreement.
- With no future violations, satisfactory completion will be used to restore Recognition once the chapter completes the RSO registration process.
Date Investigated Initiated – May 6, 2022
Date Investigation Ended – August 4, 2022
Type of Incident – Physical Assault
Description of Incident – An object was thrown from a window of the house, striking the complainant in the face. The complainant required medical attention for a concussion. Additionally, the complainant called the chapter’s Community Outreach Representative to report the matter and was verbally abused.
Date Charge – August 4, 2022
Sanctions –
- Chapter members must participate in the International Fraternity’s webinar regarding planning and hosting parties. This must be completed no later than September 15, 2022.
- The chapter shall hold a program on conflict resolution provided by the International Fraternity no later than the end of the winter quarter of 2023.
- The chapter shall hold risk management training provided by the International Fraternity no later than the end of the winter quarter 2023.
- The chapter shall perform a program or activity with Green Greeks, provided Green Greeks is willing, during the 2022-23 academic year.
- All sanctions require at least 75% of the chapter to attend to satisfy the sanction.
Date Investigated Initiated – April 21, 2022
Date Investigation Ended – July 13, 2022
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – February 12, 2023
Sanctions –
- Following the chapter’s return to IFC, Pi Kappa Phi will be placed on Social Suspension until Day 1 of Spring Quarter 2024 at the latest. If the chapter returns to IFC after the conclusion of Winter Quarter 2024, they will be placed on Social Probation for one (1) quarter. Assuming the chapter is recognized by IFC by the start of Spring 2024, this means that social probation will go into effective immediately and end June 7th, the last day of Spring Quarter 2024. This is a decrease in sanctions from their original outcome, which would have involved 2 quarters of Social Suspension and a quarter of Social Probation. The Standards Board found this to be extreme, and are recommending they be granted clemency.
- IFC review of new member education plan
- Submit proof of the remedial action plan, supervised by a member of their national headquarters
Autumn 2020
Date Investigated Initiated – December 12, 2020
Date Investigation Ended – February 19, 2021
Type of Incident – Title IX
Description of Incident – Retaliation related to a Title IX Case
Date Charge – February 19, 2021
Sanctions –
- Theta Chi is suspended from the Interfraternity Council until January 3, 2023.
- Theta Chi will not receive any of the rights or privileges of being a member chapter of IFC.
- The chapter may apply for consideration of reinstatement to the IFC Standards Board upon completion of suspension and the submission of petition documentation.
Winter 2020
Date Investigated Initiated – February 12, 2020
Date Investigation Ended – February 13, 2020
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – February 19, 2020
Sanctions – Monetary Fine