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The Inter-Fraternity Council at Florida State University has a zero-tolerance policy against hazing. Hazing has no place in our organizations, and it is something that we as a council take very seriously. Hazing devalues the organizations that comprise our campus community and it takes away from the positive contributions that fraternities make on Florida State’s campus. The University explicitly defines hazing as: “Any group or individual action or activity that inflicts or intends to inflict physical or mental harm or discomfort or which may demean, disgrace, or degrade any person, regardless of location, intent, or consent of participant(s). Although hazing is related to a person's initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any student group or organization, it is not necessary to have direct proof that a person's initiation or continued membership is contingent upon participation in the activity for a charge of hazing to be upheld. The actions of either active, associate, new and/or prospective members of an organization may be considered hazing. Hazing includes, but is not limited to:
(Student Conduct Code, Section 5, d) If you would like more information on hazing and would like to know how Florida State University is taking proactive measures to prevent hazing, we encourage you to visit hazing.fsu.edu , and while you are there we encourage you to sign the Hazing Free Pledge. Together, with your help, Florida State will truly by Unconquered By Hazing. |