Hazing Prevention
Recognize. Prevent. Report.
About Hazing Prevention at USC
The Hazing Prevention unit within USC Campus Activities was established to serve as a campus resource to manage university-wide hazing prevention education and services for communities including but not limited to fraternities and sororities, recognized student organizations, club sports, and the Trojan Marching Band.
The University of Southern California is devoted to providing a safe and meaningful learning environment for all students and has zero tolerance for hazing by any individual or group associated with the University. All students and student organizations, whether recognized or not, will observe and fully comply with California law and university policy against hazing.
In addition, all students and student organizations are expected to adhere to related regulations set forth by their respective international, national, regional or local organizations and university departments. It is the responsibility of the students and the officers of organizations to be informed of all the regulations and to ensure they are brought to the attention of the rest of the membership.
USC students, faculty, and staff have access to free hazing prevention training via USC’s PreventZone page.
Upcoming Events
Spring Hazing Prevention Week, February 23-28
Hazing Prevention Week is a time dedicated to raising awareness about hazing, reporting options, and healthy alternatives to hazing. USC hosts its own Hazing Prevention Week programs to help educate the campus community about hazing and forms of healthy team bonding.
Interactive Activities in Hahn Plaza, Monday – Wednesday, February 23-25
Come visit us in Hahn Plaza to sign the Hazing Prevention Pledge, add your hand to our “These Hands Don’t Haze” wall, spin the prize wheel and answer trivia and mythbuster questions, play giant Jenga with team-building reflection questions, and make a button using one of our pre-made designs or your own. These activities help you learn more about hazing and ways you can build your teams without hazing. CARE-SC will join Wednesday to host an interactive activity about bystander intervention. Learn more
Healthy Team-Building Opportunities, Thursday – Saturday, February 26-28
The following programs are designed to provide ways for you to participate in alternatives to hazing that promote healthy team-bonding.
- Late Night ‘SC Mug Decorating Night, Thursday, February 26, 8-11pm, Parkside IRC 1016/1017
- Rec Sports Pickleball Tournament, Friday, February 27, 2-4pm, Lyon Center
- Late Night ‘SC Manifestation Night, Saturday, February 28, 8-11pm, TCC 450 (The Forum)
Social Media, All Week
Follow @usccampusactivities for hazing prevention facts and figures, mytbusters, polls, and resources all week.
Education Model
Reporting and Reporting Structures
Visit USC Report & Response at report.usc.edu for more information on reporting options.
Victim Support
There may be multiple signs that may indicate someone you know is being hazed. Do you know the signs? Find out about resources we have to support students.
Education
Power differentials, intentional initiation rite or ‘tradition’ practices may be considered hazing.
Healthy Team Building
Learn ways to build group cohesion and create non-hazing bonding opportunities with new and returning members.
Contact Us
Phone: 213.740.4021
Location: Steven and Kathryn Sample Hall (SKS) 410
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm