Anti-Hazing Policy
Mercer University believes that the safety and wellbeing of the student body and Mercer community are of utmost importance to foster a positive educational environment that upholds the University’s Community of Respect doctrine. Hazing is a serious violation of this goal and potentially undermines and threatens the mental and physical wellbeing of our students. Therefore, Mercer is actively committed to addressing hazing and maintains an Anti-Hazing Policy in accordance with the Max Gruver Act that was adopted on July 1, 2021 in the State of Georgia.
Hazing is strictly prohibited at all Mercer campus locations and in all programs and organizations affiliated with Mercer, whether on or off campus. All reports of suspected hazing are investigated under the Student Code of Conduct. Student organizations suspected of hazing will be investigated as outlined under our procedures for Non-Academic Misconduct Process for Student Organizations. If a student or student organization is in violation of the Anti-Hazing Policy, the student or organization may be subject to discipline, including but not limited to probation, suspension or expulsion.
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct.
Hazing Incident Reports
| Student Group Name | Date of Incident | Findings | Sanctions | Removal from List |
| Gamma Iota Gamma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | 10/26-28/22 | On 1/13/23, the fraternity was found responsible for hazing in the form of physical hazing | Suspended for at least three years | 1/13/27 |
| Alpha Beta chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity | 9/22-11/22 | On 1/13/23, the fraternity was found responsible for hazing in the form of physical hazing | Suspended for at least five years | 1/13/27 |
| Zeta Omega Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha | 2/10/23 | On 5/9/23, the fraternity was found responsible for hazing in the form of mental and emotional hazing | University Probation through Fall 2023, Conduct Probation through Spring 2024, and Completion of all educational sanctions implemented by the national office. | 5/9/28 |
| Mercer Football Players | 6/20/23 | On 8/9/23, found responsible for hazing in the form of physical hazing | Mandatory training and monitoring for three years | 8/11/28 |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. -Iota Sigma | Fall 2022 and 1/02/23 | On 10/20/23, found responsible for hazing in the form of physical and mental hazing | Suspension for at least 3 years by the university; Suspended for 5-years by the national organization on July 3, 2023. | 7/3/28 |
| Beta Upsilon Chi | Fall 2023 | On 11/15/23, found responsible for hazing in the form of mental health and dignity, wearing signs, and physical hazing | Conduct Probation through May 13, 2024; Hazing and Risk Management Education; leadership development with University Minister. | 11/15/28 |
| Gamma Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. | January 2024 | On 3/18/24, the fraternity was found responsible for hazing in the form of physical hazing | Suspension – Indefinite | 3/18/29 |
| Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity-Alpha Alpha Chapter | February 2024 | On 4/9/2024, the fraternity was found responsible for hazing in the form of acts that embarrass, harass, morally degrading, and humiliating games; acts that create excessive fatigue. | University Probation through Fall 2024; Conduct Probation through Fall 2025; educational programming | 4/9/29 |
