Triton College Hazing Policy
Triton College is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment for all members of our campus community. Hazing undermines our values of respect, integrity, and community and is strictly prohibited under both College policy and Illinois law.
This policy is established under Triton College’s Campus Crime and Security Policy 3519 and reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of all students, employees, and campus participants.
Hazing causes physical, emotional, and psychological harm. It can humiliate, endanger, and create a toxic environment that disrupts learning and belonging. Triton College does not tolerate hazing by any individual or group, whether on or off campus.
Definition of Hazing
Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—committed by one person or a group against another, when the act:
- Endangers the physical health, safety, or emotional well-being of another person; and
- Is connected to joining, pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, team, or group—regardless of consent
Examples of hazing include (but are not limited to):
- Physical acts such as beating, striking or applying harmful substances
- Sleep deprivation, confinement, exposure to the elements or extreme physical activity
- Coercing consumption of food, alcohol, drugs, or other substances
- Forcing participation in sexual acts
- Threatening or intimidating another person
- Requiring acts that violate local, state, tribal, or federal law
Hazing does not include customary physical activity associated with approved athletic, educational, or training programs.
Illinois State Hazing Law (§720 ILCS 5/12C-50)
A person commits hazing when they knowingly require a student or other individual to perform any act for the purpose of induction or admission into any group or organization, if the act is not sanctioned by the institution and results in bodily harm.
Hazing is a criminal offense in the State of Illinois.
Triton College Commitment
Triton College will:
- Implement prevention and education programs to raise awareness and stop hazing before it occurs
- Publish hazing statistics in the College’s Annual Security Report beginning in 2026
- Post this policy, prevention resources, and applicable state laws on the College website
- Compile and share a Campus Hazing Transparency Report to promote accountability.
This policy applies to all students, employees, student organizations, athletic teams, and anyone participating in Triton College programs or activities.
Report Hazing
If you experience, witness, or suspect hazing, please report it immediately.
All reports are reviewed confidentially and investigated under the College’s Anti-Hazing Policy and Procedures.