Hazing
The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso is committed to providing a safe educational environment for everyone and does not tolerate hazing by any group or individual affiliated with the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é. UTEP regards any form of hazing as a major violation and expects that all students and organizations will observe and fully comply with state law, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é regulations, and administrative rules associated with the prohibition of hazing.
Hazing is prohibited under state law and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é policy. The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é will take disciplinary action for hazing that takes place during official Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é functions, or during functions held by registered or sponsored student organizations; the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é will also take disciplinary action for hazing incidents that have a substantial connection to the interests of the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, wherever they occur.
State Law
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Policies
- Handbook of Operating Procedures
- Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Catalog
Hazing Violations Within the Last Three Years
In alignment with state law, and to inform students in their choice to join student groups, The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso publishes and distributes this report of hazing violations and the organizations disciplined.
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Organization |
Date of Incident |
Date Investigation Started |
Description of Incident |
Alleged Violation and Findings |
Sanctions |
Date Outcome Finalized |
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Alpha XI Delta |
April 17, 2021 |
April 22, 2021 |
New Members were sprayed with a water hose during the chapter’s initiation ceremony. |
1.1 Standards of Conduct. 1.2.1 Who is Subject to Discipline. 1.2.3 Prohibited Conduct. (c.) Health or Safety. 1.2.3 Prohibited Conduct. (g.) Hazing. |
1 year suspension, Disciplinary Probation, effective on June 3, 2021 through August 1, 2023, Follow all Terms of Suspension and Probation as outlined within the document disseminated on June 3, 2021. |
August 5, 2021 |