• 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