Hazing policy
Niagara University is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Hazing, in any form, is strictly prohibited. This policy aligns with the Stop Campus Hazing Act and reflects our dedication to the well being of our student community.
Niagara University prohibits all forms of hazing. Any student, student organization, or faculty, staff, or administrator found to have engaged in hazing will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension, expulsion, or employment termination consistent with applicable policies and procedures outlined under the Investigation Procedures section of this policy. The full policy is available online.
Reporting incidents of hazing
Hazing can and should be reported by any student, faculty, staff or member of the community. If you believe that you or someone you know has been a victim of hazing, reporting options include:
- Campus Safety
- Director of Student Experience and Success (Niagara University Ontario) and/or
- Dean and Campus Principal (Niagara University Ontario)
- The Dean of Students Office
- Title IX and Civil Rights Office
- Local Law Enforcement
Annual statistics
The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires institutions to report Clery Act crime statistics for hazing incidents. Beginning October 1, 2026 the Niagara University Annual Security Report will report hazing incidents. For reporting statistics under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act incidents of hazing, the Stop Campus Hazing Act establishes the following definitions:
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that—
- is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
- causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the
organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury.
A “student organization” is defined as an organization at an institution of higher education (such as a club, society, association, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, ministry group, fraternity, sorority, band, or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the institution of higher education, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the institution.
The most recent NU Annual Security Report is available from campus safety.
Campus Hazing Transparency Report
In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act and section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Niagara University publishes a report of any student organization that has been found responsible for hazing.
The Campus Hazing Transparency Report includes, if known, the name of the organization, the dates of the hazing behavior, investigation, and adjudication timeline, as well as a description of the findings. Any reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included. Niagara University will update this page as outcomes are finalized, and, if no outcomes are identified, twice a year.
Read more information on the Stop Campus Hazing Act
2025-2026 Academic Year
There have been no findings of hazing behavior during this time period.