Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6C1 - University of Florida › Chapter 6C1-4 - STUDENT AFFAIRS › Section 6C1-4.0161 - Student Affairs: Student Conduct Code; Prohibition of Hazing; Procedures and Penalties

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Hazing Policy -
				Actions or statements which by design or intent amount to intimidation or
				hazing are prohibited, and shall be prevented and adjudicated by the University
				whenever possible.
(2) Definition
				of Hazing - In accordance with section
				1006.63, F.S., "hazing" means
				any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental
				or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or
				admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the
				sanction of the University. Under the statute, "hazing" includes, but is not
				limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating,
				branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of
				any food, liquor, drug, or other substance, or other forced physical activity
				which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the student, and
				any activity which would subject the student to extreme mental stress, such as
				sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which
				could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could
				adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the student. Any activity as
				described above upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with
				a university organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be
				presumed to be "forced" activity, the willingness of an individual to
				participate in such activity notwithstanding.
(3) Procedures for Implementation - Any
				person having knowledge of any activity or statement which may constitute
				hazing should contact the University office or agency with jurisdiction over
				the students or organization involved. Such office or agency shall take
				appropriate University action as necessary to enforce the prohibition. Actions
				shall be conducted pursuant to the Student Conduct Code, rules 6C1-4.013
				through 6C1-4.026, F.A.C. Penalties for
				violations of the prohibition shall be administered by the Vice President for
				Student Affairs through the appropriate University office or agency.
(4) Penalties - Under section
				1006.63, F.S., the University is
				authorized to impose the penalties described below for violation of the
				prohibition, regardless of whether the violation occurred on or off campus, and
				such penalties shall be in addition to any other penalty to which the student
				may be subject for violations of the criminal laws of Florida or any other
				applicable University rule.
(a) Penalties for
				individuals subject to University jurisdiction found guilty of hazing
				violations include the imposition of fines, the withholding of diplomas or
				transcripts pending compliance with the rules or pending payment of fines, and
				the imposition of reprimand, probation, suspension, or dismissal.
(b) Organizations subject to University
				jurisdiction which authorize hazing in blatant disregard of these rules may be
				penalized by revocation of permission for the organization to be registered, to
				meet on campus and to use campus facilities, and, in the case of fraternities
				and sororities, the right to exist at the University of
				Florida.