Hazing at the University of Pittsburgh is considered a violation of the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy and Student Code of Conduct, and is absolutely prohibited. Hazing may also be considered a criminal act in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hazing Report
In accordance with the Pennsylvania anti-hazing law and the Federal Stop Hazing Act, the University issues bi-annual hazing transparency report. Please see below for historical report.
The most recent hazing reports can be found at the Office of Compliance, Investigations, and Ethics.
- FY 21 Hazing Report
- FY 20 Hazing Report
- FY 19 Hazing Report
- FY 18 Hazing Report
- FY 17 Hazing Report
- FY 16 Hazing Report
Report Hazing
Several options are available for you to report incidents and suspected incidents of hazing. Students and others are encouraged to report incidents, and suspected incidents of hazing.
You may file a report online at the Pitt Concern Connection with or without identifying yourself. However, anonymous reports greatly limit the University’s ability to respond to and investigate the report.
Reports may also be made to the Pitt Police at 412-624-2121 or the Office of Compliance, Investigations, and Ethics at 412-383-4553 or compliance@pitt.edu, or the Office of Student Conduct (412-648-7910).
Hazing related to any University of Pittsburgh athletics teams may also be reported to the Director of Athletics at 412-648-8230 or the Associate Athletic Director for Student Life and Compliance at 412-648-8452.
Hazing related to any University of Pittsburgh fraternity and sorority life chapter organization may also be reported to the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life at 412-648-9523.
Hazing related to any University of Pittsburgh student organization may also be reported to the Student Organization Resource Center at 412-624-7115.
Hazing Adjudication Process
The Office of Compliance, Investigations & Ethics (CIE Office) will work collaboratively with the University of Pittsburgh Police Department in the investigation of alleged hazing events. Ultimately, all reports of hazing will be referred to the Office of Compliance, Investigations & Ethics (CIE) for internal investigation either following or during a police investigation.
For a more detailed description of the adjudication process, please review the University's anti-hazing policy and procedure.
Prohibition of Retaliation
Retaliation is prohibited and will constitute separate grounds for disciplinary action. Retaliation is the act of taking adverse action against any person involved in the investigation process based upon the person’s reporting or participation in the process. Retaliation includes behavior on the party of any related person or party. Although independent action will be taken against anyone engaging in retaliation, any party to the investigation should not encourage such actions and will also be held responsible to the extent of their involvement in the retaliation. An individual who believes they have experienced retaliation should contact the Office of Compliance, Investigations & Ethics.