Hazing Information
Texas State University is committed to maintaining social and ethical responsibility for everyone and does not tolerate hazing by any group or individual affiliated with the university.
Participation in hazing activities is against state law and university policy. The university reserves the right to take disciplinary action against individual students and/or groups who are involved in hazing activities.
- To report an act of hazing, please contact Student Involvement @ LBJSC at (512) 245-3219 or the Dean of Students Office at (512) 245-2124.
- View the Fall 2020 Hazing Memorandum here.
State Law
University Policy
Hazing Violations Report
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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 2, 2019
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 1, 2019
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Date of Report to Institution
March 1, 2019
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
February 21, 2019
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Active members provided potential new members the option to jump in river at Sewell Park, or
jump in river in Sewell Park and then "shot gun" a beer at the LBJ Statue on campus, or do
nothing and go home. Potential new members jumped in the San Marcos river at Sewell Park
and "shot gunned" a beer.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03 – Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - jumped in river and drank beer per directives of active members to "impress" and "belong".
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Placed on probation beginning April 2, 2019 until the last class day of Fall 2019. Reinstated to active status January 21, 2020 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list April 2, 2023).
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Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during
the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by
active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New
members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight.
New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may
petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2020. The organization
will be removed from this list in Spring 2023.
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Beta Upsilon Chi
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
December 6, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
November 6, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
November 6, 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members wearing boxers/swim trunks with blazers in the LBJ Student Center. Actives
dressed in regular attire. New members required to participate in activities such as - jump into
river at Sewell Park fully clothed, eat a habanero pepper, access areas off-limits (such as Bobcat
Stadium), escort president to class, put Christmas lights on an active's house, disrupt a class in
session, etc.).
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - requiring servitude and general disruption unnecessary requirements for membership.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Beta Upsilon Chi placed on probation beginning December 6, 2018 until the last class day of Spring 2019. Reinstated to active status August 26, 2019 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (this organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of December 6, 2022).
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Delta Gamma
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
February 22, 2019
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
October 1, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
September 27, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
During month of September 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members of competing fraternities required to do acts of servitude for members of Delta
Gamma (cooked breakfast and provided meal swipes). Fraternity men of teams kept up late
for swimming competition practices.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03 – Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude and required competition. -
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Delta Gamma Sorority was placed on probation beginning February 22, 2019 until the last class day
of Fall 2019. Reinstated to active status January 21, 2020 and it is now in good disciplinary standing
(the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list February 22, 2023).
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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during
the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by
active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New
members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight.
New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may
petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2022.
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Kappa Alpha Order
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 7, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 28, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During unregistered social event, hosted with 3 other fraternities, new members required to provide services during
the event.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
New members of fraternities were required to serve as "ubers" or "taxis" for active members, as well as directed by
active members to transport guests requesting transportation. New members served as staff for the event. New
members served as “security”. Alcohol was distributed by new members of the fraternity without any oversight.
New members required to clean up the event the next morning.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the University on January 11, 2017 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may
petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of spring semester 2021.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
September 10, 2019
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 22, 2019
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Date of Report to Institution
March 22, 2019
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Associate and potential new members required to perform acts of servitude, required chores and
tasks, verbally berated, being told to jump off a roof. During Big/Little ceremony Big Brothers and
Associate members took turns paddling each other. Fight nights hosted. Associate members
required to sell illicit drugs to make a profit for the colony.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude, fight nights, sell illegal drugs on behalf of the colony. -
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on September 10, 2019 due to hazing and non-hazing violations. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University beginning the first class day of fall semester 2024.
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Lambda Xi Delta
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
May 21, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
April 12, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
April 12, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Spring 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Potential new members required to conduct a "sisterhood hunt" and submit a scrapbook of
pictures. Potential new members required to complete a 1000 piece puzzle, learn the Greek
alphabet, and learn about the Greek Council. Potential new members required to plan social
events, fundraising and community service events for active members within the chapter.
Potential new members required to go on "dates" with active members.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - unnecessary requirements for membership.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Lambda Xi Delta was placed on probation beginning May 21, 2018, for one academic year until the last class day of Spring 2019. Reinstated to active status August 26, 2019 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (this organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of May 21, 2022).
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Mu Sigma Nu
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
March 9, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 8, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
November 8, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 1, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
During tailgate, new member directed to purchase alcohol for active members. Upon arrival to
tailgate two underage new members were directed to pick-up and transport alcohol into tailgate
area.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct, 2.02, K- Engaging in or submitting to hazing
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Mu Sigma Nu was placed on social suspension beginning March 9, 2017 until the last class day of
Spring 2017. Mu Sigma Nu was placed on probation beginning the first day of summer 2017 until
the last class day of Spring 2018. Reinstated to active status January 30, 2019 (the organization
has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of March 9, 2022).
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 22, 2015
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 10, 2015
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Date of Report to Institution
March 10, 2015
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October-November 2014 & January-March 2015 -
General Description of Hazing Incident
Interested members were subject to a number of degrading and dangerous activities - required to participate in
secret meetings where they were yelled at, forced to do physical activity, forced to engage in personal servitude
(fun errands, get food, provide transportation, drive to Dallas to retrieve furniture), being repeatedly beaten
(slaps, punches, and paddles).
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaing in or submitting to hazing; SAPPA 05.04, section 07.03 -
Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy)
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University or Court Findings
Hazing of interested/potential members - Forced physical exercise, personal servitude, physical beatings,
threatened if they talked to any official about experiences.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on April 22, 2015. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University
beginning the first class day of fall semester 2020. The organization will be removed from this list Fall 2023.
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 11, 2017
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 7, 2017
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Date of Report to Institution
March 7, 2017
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Spring 2017
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members forced to perform calisthenics, recitation of Phi Beta Sigma history upon request, and forced dress attire and grooming. -
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A); SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03 – Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy) -
University or Court Findings
Hazing - calisthenics and physical and mental requirements unnecessary for membership. -
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Deferred suspension through Spring 2018. Eligible to return to good standing, pending completion
of sanctions, in the summer of 2018. The organization was suspended by the regional body until
Fall 2019. The organization is back to good disciplinary standing and will be removed from the list on April 11, 2022.
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Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 18, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
October 18, 2017
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Date of Report to Institution
October 18, 2017
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 9, 2017
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members forced to recite fraternity history and be yelled at by actives. New members
blindfolded and sprayed by Windex, forced consumption of unknown liquid, perform calisthenics,
and intimidation by actives.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03 – Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy), Hazing Policy, Appendix A, A4
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - calisthenics, mental and physical intimidation -
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity was placed on probation beginning January 18, 2018 until the last
class day of Fall 2018. Reinstated to active status August 26, 2019 and it is now in good
disciplinary standing (this organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from
this list as of January 18, 2022).
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Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction (Suspension)
September 2, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 6, 2015
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Date of Report to Institution
November 6, 2015
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2015/Found in Violation of Hazing 12/2/2015
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General Description of Hazing Incident
New members completed weekly tests on fraternity material that resulted in physical harm if the
response was inaccurate (use of paddles, required "bows and toes" on bottle caps). New members
blindfolded and required to drink unknown liquids, serve as "fireplace", "mop", and "toothbrush"
pledge (resulting in required activities related to name). Required to run errands for actives.
Hell Week - new members were not allowed to sleep, access to cell phones, access to food
(unless eaten off the floor), and required to wear specific attire.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A); SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03. - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy)
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude, physical harm, derogatory names, consume unknown liquids and food.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Deferred suspension beginning December 2, 2015 for 3 long semester, until the las class day of Spring 2017. Suspended from the University on September 2, 2016. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University once the terms of the suspension are met.
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Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
September 7, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
June 27, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
June 27, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Throughout the Fall 2014 and Spring 2016 semesters. -
General Description of Hazing Incident
Associate members yelled at by initiated members when unable to recall information taught during
the associate member education process, required to complete acts of personal servitude, required
to participate in calisthenics, only permitted to consume canned beans, butter, break, and beer at
the chapter hours during the week leading to initiation. Associate members required to dig a hole,
fill it with water, and sit in it. Associate members required to listen to the same song played on a
loop from a laptop while at the chapter house, required to sit in a cabinet in the kitchen, offered
random food to teach, slide across the outside room of the chapter house after it was covered in
cleaning projects, and required to hold frying pans in front of their faces while initiated members
threw empty beer cans at them.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A);
SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03. - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing of associated new members over multiple semesters.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Deferred suspension, beginning September 7, 2016 for one and half years (3 long semester) until the last class
day of 2017. Reinstated to active status January 31, 2018 (the organization has completed all sanctions and will
be removed from this list as of September 7, 2021).
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Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
April 13, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
February 18, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
February 18, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
February 17, 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Hazing conducted by active members and alumni when providing membership bids - potential
members instructed to keep eyes closed and jump into the river to retrieve an item. Individuals
did not jump into the water. New Member A jumped and hit her nose on a nearby wall resulting
in injury, blood, and pain. New Members C & D provided same instructions. New Member C
jumped off an elevated platform resulting in breaking her leg in multiple places.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing; Hazing Policy Appendix A;
SAPPA 05.04, section 07.03 - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy).
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University or Court Findings
Hazing conducted by active members and alumni when providing membership bids requiring new
members to jump into river and resulting in injuries
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Suspended from the university on April 13, 2016. The organization may petition to return to Texas State University
beginning the first class day of fall semester 2021.
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Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
May 14, 2018
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 11, 2018
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Date of Report to Institution
March 9, 2018
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Based upon the investigation findings by the national body, finding that members were in violation
of the fraternity’s Member Safety & Wellness policy, specifically as it relates to hazing and alcohol
consumption.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Greek Affairs Policy 07.10 Section 04.01. No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities.
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University or Court Findings
Hazing of new members.
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Per discussion and agreement signed [by chapter leadership] on May 1, 2018, the chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity was placed on deferred suspension beginning April 25, 2018 for a period of two and half years (3 long semester) until the last class day of Fall 2019. Reinstated to active status January 21, 2020 and it is now in good disciplinary standing (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list May 14, 2023).
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Theta Chi Fraternity
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Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction (Suspension)
May 16, 2016
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Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
March 27, 2016
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Date of Report to Institution
March 27, 2016
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Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Spring 2016
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General Description of Hazing Incident
Beginning Spring 2016 new members were subject to degrading and dangerous activities - new
members required to recite Greek alphabet and write it within a certain time frame, all new
members required to interview 90% of actives within 3 weeks. Servitude required (personal
vehicle used to run errands, purchase food for actives, purchase cigarettes for actives, swipe
for meals, clean vehicles and homes). New members given titles that required them to conduct
a task. Purchase alcohol and marijuana for actives. Personal servitude for active members and
guests during Spring Break trip.
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Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Conduct 2.02K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing (see Student Handbook Appendix A); SA/PPS 05.07 Section 07.03. - Hazing (Greek Affairs Policy)
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University or Court Findings
Hazing - servitude, derogatory names
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University Sanctions or Court Fines
Reinstated to active status January 25, 2018 (the organization has completed all sanctions and will be removed from this list as of May 16, 2021).
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