Students or student organizations found responsible for hazing will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion for individuals and revocation of recognition for student organizations.
Faculty and staff found responsible for hazing or knowingly allowing hazing activities to occur may face disciplinary action up to and including termination.
KSU will cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities in cases that involve criminal violations.
Education and Training
KSU will provide annual training and education to students, student organizations, faculty, and staff about hazing prevention and the consequences of violating this policy.
Sanctions and Penalties
Sanctions imposed by KSU may include, but are not limited to:
Written reprimand
Probation
Suspension
Expulsion
Revocation of student organization recognition
Social suspensions
Mandatory participation in educational programming
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
KRS 164.375
Behavioral Code of Conduct
CONTACTS:
SubjectOfficeTelephoneE-mail
Policy QuestionsStudent Affairs(502) 597-6283Stephanie.Mayberry@kysu.edu
HISTORY:
Revision TypeDate of Issuance/RevisionDrafter(s)/Editor(s)
Issued (New Policy)June 2025Zach Atwell