Hazing Awareness Hub

Each of us has a responsibility to take action to ensure a safe and healthy student experience. Syracuse University is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors. In addition, Syracuse University is committed to promoting an environment that fosters respect for the dignity and rights of all community members. Consistent with this commitment, the University will not tolerate hazing activities engaged in by any individuals, groups, teams or recognized student organizations.

For more information regarding Syracuse University’s Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, call Community Standards at 315.443.3728 or the office of the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at 315.443.3417.

University Hazing Policy

Please visit the Syracuse University Anti-Hazing Policy webpage to learn more.

New York State Hazing Laws

Hazing is punishable as a crime under New York State Law, which states:

  1. New York Penal Law 120.16; Hazing in the First Degree: A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity of such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury.
  2. New York Penal Law 120.17; Hazing in the Second Degree: A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity of such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person.

How to Report Hazing

Please explore the resources below to report hazing. If unsure where to start and/or for questions, please contact the Dean of Students office and/or contact Community Standards.

Hazing Awareness and Prevention Training

Syracuse University provides a Hazing Awareness and Prevention training available to all students. This training is available online through the Community Wellness Portal. Students are invited to complete the virtual Hazing Awareness and Prevention Training via their Syracuse University email (@syr.edu).

Additional trainings are provided to student leaders in Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), including all club sports teams, fraternities and sororities. All students going through the formal recruitment process for any fraternity or sorority must complete required anti-hazing training before they are able to participate in the recruitment process.

For more information about training related to hazing, please contact Student Engagement and/or contact Community Standards.

Information on Unrecognized Organizations

Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Status

The fraternity and sorority experience has long been a vital part of the Syracuse University community promoting an enriching, collaborative and unified environment that values leadership, diversity, service, growth and scholarship. The University has long supported and encouraged fraternity and sorority chapters in their efforts to improve both Syracuse University and the local surrounding communities.

This legacy should be preserved and nurtured by the best of those organizations and individuals who are supportive of the University’s mission as well as its policies. All recognized fraternities and sororities have worked diligently with Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to maintain their chapter in good standing. Membership in fraternities and sororities must be a safe and productive learning experience for all. Not striving toward these values as well as not adhering to policy can jeopardize the rich history of the fraternity and sorority community at Syracuse University.

University Statuses are meant to allow students and organizations to reflect on their behavior and the decisions they made that led to their being found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct. The following determined status designations are resulting from a process conducted by Community Standards and supported by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.

Psi Upsilon
Probationary status imposed 1.17.2025.

The following organizations are currently not allowed to operate at Syracuse University.

Under no circumstance should a student or other organization affiliate itself with the organizations listed below. Evidence of a suspended or revoked chapter functioning as an “underground” unrecognized organization may extend their period of suspension.

  • Alpha Chi Rho (ΑΧΡ): “Crow”
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi (ΑΕΠ): “AEPi” or “Ape”
  • Chi Upsilon Sigma (ΧΥΣ): “CUS, Cussi”
  • Nu Alpha Phi (ΝΑΦ): “Nappy”
  • Phi Alpha Delta (ΦΑΔ) “Pad”
  • Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ): “Phi Delt”
  • Phi Gamma Delta (ΦΓΔ): “FIJI”
  • Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ): “PhiPsi”
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ): “SigEp”
  • Theta Tau (ΘΤ): “Theta Tau”