Chapter Resources

Hazing

A student, student group, or RSO, who aids, abets, incites, organizes, approves, or otherwise
participates in any behavior that would constitute a violation of this hazing policy as described further:

• Any activity or event related to membership in a student group or RSO, that intentionally or
unintentionally endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health of a person. Consent is not
a defense or excuse to participation in the activity.
• Any activity or event that would constitute violations of local, state or federal law or any other
University policy regardless of the consent of the participants.
• Any actions that demean, disgrace or embarrass a person may also be considered hazing.

Hazing can occur either on or off-campus. While hazing is typically associated with membership
selection and initiation into a group or organization, it is possible for hazing to occur before, during,
after or separate from membership selection and initiation, and regardless of a person's status or
position in the student group or RSO.

Maintaining Recognition

The Department of Greek Student Engagement & Development annually administers the Registration & Recognition Assessment Process and Relationship Statement that establishes each recognized Greek-lettered organization on campus. Within the program is information related to the process of becoming a recognized Greek-lettered organization at WCU.  The Registration & Recognition (R&R) Process outlines the annual requirements for nationally affiliated chapters.