Hazing Transparency

Gettysburg College Hazing Prevention & Transparency

Our Commitment

Gettysburg College is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment. Hazing of any kind is strictly prohibited—whether physical, mental, sexual, or emotional—and is treated as a serious violation of College policy and Pennsylvania law.

What Is Hazing?

Full Hazing Policy

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—committed during initiation, affiliation, or membership in a student organization—that causes or risks physical or psychological harm. This includes:

  • Physical brutality: beating, branding, calisthenics, exposure to elements, harmful substances.
  • Mental harm: sleep deprivation, extreme embarrassment, social exclusion, confinement.
  • Forced consumption: alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
  • Sexual coercion or brutality.
  • Threats or fear of harm.
  • Criminal acts under local, state, tribal, or federal law.

Aggravated Hazing

involves serious injury or death and may include forced substance use or reckless disregard for safety.

Organizational Hazing

occurs when a group promotes or facilitates hazing.

Hazing Transparency Report

In compliance with the Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, the Clery Act, and Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, Gettysburg College publishes this Hazing Transparency Report to help students and families make informed decisions.

Hazing Statistics

Hazing Laws

College Policies

Reporting Hazing

if you witness or experience hazing, report it immediately:

Campus Safety: 717-339-6911

Online Community Concern Form

Consent or organizational approval is not a defense under College policy or law.

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