The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to providing a safe educational environment for all students, staff, and UW-Madison affiliates. We expect that every student, advisor and organization fully adhere to state law and university policy regarding hazing activity.
Hazing is prohibited by both state law and university policy. Disciplinary action will be taken for organizations or individuals found guilty of hazing activity. Disciplinary action can include restriction, education, suspension, and/or termination.
Hazing Policy
- University of Wisconsin Madison Hazing Policy (UW-2001)
- Wisconsin State Legislature Hazing Law (948.51)
Transparency Report
The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires universities to report and summarize findings concerning any student organization (established or recognized by the institution) found to have violated the institution’s standards of conduct relating to hazing from the five previous calendar years.
Hazing incidents included in the Transparency Report are in accordance with the definition of hazing outlined in UWS 948.51 and UW Policy. Please note that the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s hazing policy (UW-2001) has evolved significantly over time. While the terminology and policy language used to describe these violations may differ from the current policy, the underlying conduct remains relevant. Please note that prior to 2022, hazing incidents fell under code 11.
Below is a list of organizations that have been found responsible for violating the university’s hazing policy in the previous five years. In addition to the Transparency Report, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards maintains a website that informs the campus community about organizations not in good standing. Learn more information about the current Registered Student Organization Disciplinary Process.
UW-Madison’s Annual Security Report also includes reports of hazing that meet the definition of the Stop Campus Hazing Act (H.R. 5646).
2025
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Student Organization Name: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): On or around February 17-20, 2025
Date Reported: February 26, 2025
Date Investigation Initiated: February 26, 2025
Date of Finding: April 14, 2025
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 10(a) – Hazing – Brutality/Physical, 10(c) – Hazing – Soliciting/Planning of Hazing, and 10(e) – Hazing – Mental/Physical Health
Was alcohol involved? No
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Suspension ended April 14, 2025 – July 31, 2025
- The university will enforce any sanctions or action plans from Phi Beta Sigma International Headquarters.
2024
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Phi Gamma Delta, Mu Chapter
Student Organization Name: Phi Gamma Delta, Mu Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): October 9, 2024
Date Reported: October 16, 2024
Date Investigation Initiated: October 17, 2024
Date of Finding: November 7, 2024
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 10(a) – Hazing – Brutality/Physical,10(b) – Hazing – Forced Consumption, 10(e) – Hazing – Mental/Physical Health
Was alcohol involved? Yes
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Probation November 7, 2024 – November 7, 2025.
- The chapter must participate in an educational opportunity facilitated by Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity on the topic of hazing.
- Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity senior staff member will visit the chapter.
- The chapter will meet with the Fraternity and Sorority Office Life Office to discuss the chapter’s new member education plan.
Beta Theta Pi – Alpha Pi Chapter
Student Organization Name: Beta Theta Pi – Alpha Pi Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): February 7, 2024
Date Reported: March 7, 2024
Date Investigation Initiated: March 13, 2024
Date of Finding: April 19, 2024
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 2(b) – Harmful Behavior – Reckless Action and 10(a) – Hazing – Brutality/Physical
Was alcohol involved? Yes
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Probation April 19, 2024 – December 12, 2024.
- Social probation restricting the organization’s ability to host/hold social events with alcohol until all sanctions are completed. (April 19, 2024 – October 19, 2024)
- Educational training concerning alcohol, hazing, and bystander intervention.
- The executive board and the organization’s internal adjudication leadership attend an additional anti-hazing and bystander intervention.
Alpha Sigma Phi – Kappa Chapter
Student Organization Name: Alpha Sigma Phi – Kappa Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): February 13, 2024
Date Reported: February 17, 2024
Date Investigation Initiated: February 21, 2024
Date of Finding: March 11, 2024
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 10(a) Hazing – Brutality/physical.
Was alcohol involved? No
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Probation March 11, 2024 – December 15, 2024.
- New member education plans must be shared with the chapter advisor and Fraternity & Sorority Life.
2023
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Alpha Sigma Phi – Kappa Chapter
Student Organization Name: Alpha Sigma Phi – Kappa Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): December 2, 2023
Date Reported: December 4, 2023
Date Investigation Initiated: December 5, 2023
Date of Finding: December 15, 2023
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 10(a) – Hazing – Brutality/Physical, 10(b) – Hazing – Forced Consumption, 10(c) – Hazing – Soliciting/Planning of Hazing and 10(d) – Hazing – Forcing others to violate policy/law
Was alcohol involved? Yes
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Probation February 15, 2023 – June 15, 2024.
- Virtual anti-hazing education program.
- An additional anti-hazing education with a staff member.
Phi Gamma Delta, Mu Chapter
Student Organization Name: Phi Gamma Delta, Mu Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): February 2023
Date Reported: April 6, 2023
Date Investigation Initiated: April 10, 2023
Date of Finding: April 28, 2023
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 10(a) – Hazing.
Was alcohol involved? No
Sanction:
- Develop and implement strategies for managing noise in and outside of the house.
- A minimum of 8 new members will participate in a conversation about participation in investigations.
- Members of the organization will complete hazing education.
2022
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Eta Iota Chapter
Student Organization Name: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Eta Iota Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): March 6, 2022
Date Reported: April 13, 2022
Date Investigation Initiated: May 3, 2022
Date of Finding: September 29, 2022
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, specifically 2(b) – Harmful Behavior and 10 (a) – Hazing
Was alcohol involved? No
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Probation January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023.
- Disciplinary Suspension ended December 31, 2022.
- Anti-Hazing Presentation from Student Affairs.
2021
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Zeta Beta Tau – Alpha Kappa Chapter
Student Organization Name: Zeta Beta Tau – Alpha Kappa Chapter
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): Late Fall 2021
Date Reported: December 6, 2021
Date Investigation Initiated: December 13, 2021
Date of Finding: May 2, 2022
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Student Organization Code of Conduct codes 4 (Organization representatives) and 11 (Hazing).
Was alcohol involved? No
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation January 1, 2023 – February 23, 2024.
- Disciplinary Suspension September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.
- Membership Review.
- Officer Slate (a review or membership to determine who is eligible to be new officers of the chapter).
- Hazing Prevention Education.
- Officer Education.
- All members were required to participate in two Zeta Beta Tau education and development programs (Back to Brotherhood and THE JOURNEY).
- Coaching from Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Required attendance at IFC.
- Review of fall recruitment planning.
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity
Student Organization Name: Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity
Date(s) of Hazing Incident(s): March 12, 2021
Date Reported: October 14, 2021
Date Investigation Initiated: November 1, 2021
Date of Finding: February 15, 2022
Violation: The student organization was found responsible for violating the Student Organization Code of Conduct codes 4 (Organization representatives), 5 (Event responsibility), and 11 (Hazing).
Was alcohol involved? Yes
Sanction:
- Disciplinary Suspension October 17, 2021 – October 16, 2022.
- Disciplinary Probation October 17, 2022- October 16, 2023.
- Restructure New Member Education Process.
- The Organization’s President meeting with CSO Chair and CSO Advisor.
2020
No organizations were found responsible for hazing.