“Hazing” refers to any activities or tasks expected of someone joining a group that intend to humiliate, degrade or harm them, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate. Hazing can occur in any group setting, including sports teams, Greek organizations, bands, clubs and societies.
There are many warning signs you can look for if you suspect a student is being hazed. Warning signs could include, but are not limited to, a sudden change in behavior after joining the group, exhaustion, lack of communication, decreased performance in school and other activities, physical abnormalities, weight loss and more.
We encourage you to report cases of hazing at WVU to help keep all Mountaineers safe. Learn about reporting and more.
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