Hazing isn't limited to a specific group or time; it can impact anyone throughout their college journey and manifest in diverse ways. It's crucial to learn to recognize its most common forms, especially since these incidents are often underreported or go completely unreported.
Hazing: Report It!
If this is an emergency, or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Hazing is a crime in the State of New York is strictly prohibited in accordance with College policy and the Student Conduct Code. Hazing contradicts the core values of trust, dignity, and respect upheld by the institution and poses serious risks to the physical and emotional well-being of students. The College does not condone hazing in any form.
According to the Stop Campus Hazing Act, and TC Policy hazing is defined as:
“any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person against a student (regardless of that student's willingness to participate), that (1) is connected with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, an organization (e.g., a club, athletic team, fraternity, or sorority); and (2) causes or is likely to contribute to a substantial risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the IHE or the organization, of physical injury, mental harm, or degradation.”
A group of diverse students, some wearing college apparel, are on a walking tour outdoors in front of a building. They are on a brick path surrounded by lush green trees, appearing engaged in conversation and smiling.
What is Hazing?
A serious-looking older woman with dark hair sits at a wooden table, hands clasped, listening intently to someone off-camera whose back is to the viewer. A blue folder is on the table beside her.
Reporting Now
If you see or hear something that concerns you, say something! Don't assume that others have already - report it! We would rather receive multiple reports than none at all.
Four diverse students are walking up and down the stone steps of a grand, historic brownstone building with an arched doorway. Two are on the lower steps and two are near the top, by the entrance.
Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Pursuant to New York State law, Teachers College provides a report of past hazing incidents. The report is updated at least ten days prior to the start of each fall and spring semester.