Violations

Adjudications of hazing or hazing-related convictions.

In compliance with the Georgia SB 85 "Max Gruver Act", beginning July 1, 2021, Emory University will publicly disclose administrative adjudications of hazing or hazing-related convictions. This information will be posted within 15 calendar days of final adjudication or public notice of conviction and remain posted for a period of not less than five years.

Campus Hazing Transparency Report

On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which added hazing as a Clery reportable crime. In addition to providing crime statistics for hazing, Emory is required to publish a biannual campus hazing transparency report. 

Campus Hazing Transparency Report - July 2026

Student Organization Violations

Kappa Sigma (Alpha Chapter)

Incident Dates: January 17, 2026, and January 25, 2026
Decision Date: May 1, 2026

Violation(s):
  1. University Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy (8.8)
  2. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)
  3. Obstruction
  4. Failure to Comply with an Active University Directive
  5. University Policies Governing the Use of University-owned Property
  6. Violations of the OSFL Social Event Policy

Sanction(s):

  1. Suspension through Fall 2029
  2. Loss of university recognition and chapter housing privileges during suspension
  3. Prohibition on chapter operations and successor ("underground") activities during suspension
  4. Petition-based reinstatement process beginning no earlier than May 31, 2029
  5. Conditional reinstatement, if approved, including enhanced supervision by the Office of Community Standards and Education (OCSE) and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL)
  6. Mandatory chapter reform, hazing prevention education, leadership training, revised new member education program, and ongoing compliance monitoring following reinstatement
Alpha Tau Omega (Alpha Theta Chapter)
Incident Date: February 4, 2026
Decision Date: April 23, 2026
Violation(s):
  1. University Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy (8.8)
  2. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)
Sanction(s):
  1. Disciplinary probation through May 31, 2027
  2. Two-year deferred suspension through May 31, 2028
  3. Prohibited from any new member engagement that is not included in the approved plan. Confirmation of compliance due April 30, 2026 
  4. Loss of social events with alcohol through December 31, 2026
  5. Chapter-wide mandatory hazing prevention education completed by June 4, 2026
  6. Executive board training over hazing prevention and group dynamics completed by October 7, 2026
  7. Revised new member education plan completed by October 7, 2026
  8. Completion of outstanding prior outcomes by September 15, 2026
  9. Accountability check in meeting w/ OCSE and OSFL completed by October 22, 2026, and March 12, 2027.
  10. Reintegration meeting prior to reinstatement. The chapter must coordinate this meeting during the Fall 2028 semester; must take place by September 15, 2028.
Alpha Kappa Psi

Incident Date: Fall 2025 Semester
Decision Date: March 5, 2025

Violation(s):

  1. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)

Sanction(s):

  1. Student Group Disciplinary Probation through April 26, 2027.
  2. Cease and Desist: the organization must cease the use of public clothing checks and public "bucket (performance) rankings" during new member or chapter meetings.
  3. Chapter-wide mandatory Hazing Prevention Education by March 26, 2026.
  4. Executive Board Training: Hazing Prevention and Group Dynamics by April 30, 2026.
  5. New member educaiton process redesign plan (PRP) by April 30, 2026.
  6. Follow-up meeting w/ OCSE and SILT (mid-semester Chapter Leadership Compliance check-in) starting October 2026 and March 2027. 
Kappa Sigma (Alpha Chapter)

Incident Date: Spring 2025 Semester
Decision Date: May 6, 2025

Violation(s):

  1. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)
  2. University Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy (8.8)
  3. Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL) Social Event Policy

Sanction(s):

  1. Three-year deferred suspension through May 1, 2028
  2. Exception for Spring 2025 new member initiation to be approved upon request by OSC and OSFL. Must be requested and if approved, conducted by Kappa Sigma national office staff.
  3. Three-part hazing education series on anti-hazing policy, power dynamics and coercion, and strategies for rebuilding chapter culture; complete by February 28, 2026.
  4. Executive board leadership training by February 28, 2026.
  5. Revised new member education play by March 1, 2026.
  6. Social event risk mitigation plan by March 15, 2026.
  7. Monthly accountability check-in meetings.
  8. Reintegration meeting prior to reinstatement. The chapter must coordinate this meeting during the Spring 2028 semester; must take place by May 1, 2028.
Kappa Alpha Order (Epsilon Chapter)

Incident Date: February 11, 2025
Decision Date: April 23, 2025

Violation(s):

  1. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)
  2. Undergraduate Code of Conduct (8.1.1.I.C) - Failure to comply with directives of university officials.

Sanction(s):

  1. Organization probation through October 31, 2025.
  2. Mandatory anti-hazing and risk management session for all members by September 1, 2025.
  3. Revised new member education plan with nation office review and OSFL approval by September 12, 2025.
  4. Monthly accountability check-in meetings with OSC and OSFL through December 2025.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Incident Date: November 18, 2023
Decision Date: September 4, 2024

Violation(s):

  1. University Anti-Hazing Policy (8.11)
  2. University Policy 8.1 - Attempting to commit a violation of this Code, or assisting through act or omission, any person or group with committing or attempting to commit a violation of this Code

Sanction(s):

  1. Organizational Probation until December 2025
  2. Follow Up Meeting with Campus Life to discuss action plan and path forward to be completed by September 25, 2024
  3. Organizational Improvement Plan – Hazing Education Training for All Chapter Members to be completed by October 18, 2024
  4. Organizational Improvement Plan – Host campus-wide Hazing Prevention and Education Session/Event to be completed by February 21, 2025