University of North Texas 
UNT is committed to providing a safe environment for all members of the university community and prohibits hazing by any student, student group or employee.
What is Hazing?
“Hazing,” in this policy, means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in a student group if the act:
1. Is any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, placing of harmful substance on the body, or similar activity;
2. involves sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, calisthenics, or other similar activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student;
3. involves consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student;
4. any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task that involves a violation of the Texas Penal Code; or
5. involves coercing the student to consume:
- a. a drug; or
- b. an alcoholic beverage or liquor in an amount that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student is intoxicated, any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task that involves a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, other university policies, or state or federal laws.
Consenting to Hazing or Hazing related acitivties as a member of a group is not considered to be a valid defence, and can still be investigated as a Hazing Violation.
Online Resources
UNT Faculty and Staff can register for Hazing Awareness and Prevention training on Bridge here.
Penalties for Hazing
UNT will discipline any student or student group found responsible for hazing. Sanctions for students found responsible for hazing can include probation, loss of privileges, suspension, or expulsion. Sanctions for student groups can include probation, loss of privilege, and suspension. Students and student groups can also be assigned educational sanctions designed to change behavior and reduce the risk of future misconduct.
When hazing happens within a student group, UNT may find both the student group and individual students responsible. A student group can be found responsible if it condones or encourages hazing, or if its officers, members, or alumni commit or assist in the commission of hazing.