Anti-Hazing Statement
In keeping with its commitment to a positive academic environment, and in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 175- the Anti-hazing Law - Saint Francis University unconditionally opposes any form of hazing.
Hazing is defined as: Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student OR WHICH WILLFULLY DESTROYS PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, OR AS A CONDITION FOR CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN, any organization operating under the sanction of OR RECOGNIZED AS AN ORGANIZATION BY an institution of higher education. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, OR ANY WILLFUL DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
From the Saint Francis University Student Handbook: Maintaining the University Community - General Student Life Policies & Procedures
To view the Pennsylvania Hazing Law, click here.
Sanctions at Saint Francis University
In cases of individual violators, appropriate student conduct action may be imposed as outlined in the Student Handbook. In cases where organizations have been involved in such conduct, loss of privileges, temporary suspension of registration, or termination of registration may be imposed. The Student Handbook is the University’s process for dealing with complaints within the community. Individuals and/or organizations may also be subject to the actions of local, state, or federal police agencies.
REPORT INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OR HAZING ACTIVITY
(Online Form)