Campus Hazing Transparency Report
The Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards is responsible for the Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR) in compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act. This report offers a summary of findings related to recognized student organizations or student groups that were determined to have violated institutional standards of conduct regarding hazing. Its purpose is to ensure transparency, promote accountability, and support a safer campus community through clear disclosure of confirmed hazing incidents.
For additional information regarding the recognized student organization and student group disciplinary process, please view our Student Code of Conduct or Student Conduct of Conduct Handbook.
Stop Campus Hazing Act
Updated Dec 5, 2025
Disclosure Definitions
- Organization Name: The name of the recognized student organization.
- Type: The type of student organization
- RSO - Recognized Student Organization
- CGC - Cultural Greek Council
- NPHC - National Pan-Hellenic Council
- PC - Panhellenic Council
- IFC - Interfraternity Council
- Incident Date: The date the conduct incident occurrence.
- Reported Date: The date the conduct incident was reported to SCCS.
- Start of Investigation Date: The date the Investigation of the conduct incident began.
- Resolution Date: The date the conduct incident was resolved by SCCS.
- Outcome Letter Sent Date: The date the Outcome Letter regarding the conduct incident was sent to the Organization.
- Status: This lists the organizations disciplinary status. If it says resolved that means the organization is no longer on that status, otherwise the date shows how long the organization will be on that status.
- General Description: A general description of the hazing violation.
- Charge: This lists the alleged charges that the organization received.
- In Violation: This shows that the organization was found in violation for the charge.
- Not in Violation: This shows that the organization was found not in violation for the charge.
- Sanctions: This shows all the disciplinary sanctions the organization received including: restrictions, or conditions imposed on the organization.
- Sanction Status: This shows whether the sanction has been completed or is still awaiting completion.
Hazing Violations
No cases to report
No cases to report
1. Lambda Pi Upsilon
a. Type: Sorority (CGC)
b. Incident Date: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
c. Reported Date: April 24, 2024
d. Start of Investigation Date: May 2, 2024
e. Resolution Date: June 17, 2024
f. Outcome Letter Sent Date: June 17, 2024
g. Charges: VI.G.1.1 Hazing – Physical Health or Safety (In Violation), VI.G.1.2 Hazing – Mental Health or Safety (In Violation), VI.F.3 – Harassment (In Violation), VI.F.4. Endangerment (In Violation), and VI.T.2. Violation of University Policy (In Violation)
h. Status: Disciplinary Suspension (Resolved) and Disciplinary Probation (Through December 31, 2025)
i. Sanctions: Hidden Harm of Hazing Presentation (Incomplete), Attend a Hazing Presentation (Incomplete), Risk Management Plan (Incomplete), Chapter Review (Incomplete), National Board Compliance (Incomplete), and SE&B Office Compliance (Incomplete)
j. Lambda Pi Upsilon is no longer recognized by Wichita State University as of February 25, 2025
2. Chi Sigma Tau
a. Type: Fraternity (CGC)
b. Incident Date: Spring 2023
c. Reported Date: February 14, 2024
d. General description – new members had a bag put over everyone’s head before being left in the middle of nowhere for 12 hours.
e. Start of Investigation Date: February 21, 2024
f. Resolution Date: April 17, 2024
g. Outcome Letter Sent Date: April 17, 2024
h. Charges: VI.G.1.1 Hazing – Physical Health or Safety (In Violation), VI.G.1.2 Hazing – Mental Health or Safety (In Violation), VI.F.4. Endangerment (In Violation), and VI.T.2. Violation of University Policy (In Violation)
i. Status: Disciplinary Suspension (Resolved) and Disciplinary Probation (Through July 1, 2025)
j. Sanctions: Loss of Privileges, External Events/Recruitment (Resolved), Anti Hazing Presentation (Resolved), Attend a Hazing Presentation (Resolved), Policy and New Member Education Review (Resolved), Chapter Membership Review (Resolved), Monthly Meetings with SE&B Staff (Resolved), National Board Compliance (Resolved), and SE&B Office Compliance (Resolved)
Relevant Policies and Other Documents
Annual Security Report
More information on hazing statistics can be found in the Annual Security Report for Wichita State University. Please note the statistics provided in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report and in the Annual Security Report may not match due to differences in reporting guidelines and locations (Clery geography vs SCCS jurisdiction).
Please go here to view the most recent Annual Security Report: https://www.wichita.edu/about/clery/index.php
Student Code of Conduct Hazing Policy
Information related to Hazing can be found in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
The specific Hazing definition is provided in Section VI.G.
Student Code of Conduct: https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_08/ch8_05.php
Student Code of Conduct Handbook: https://www.wichita.edu/about/student_conduct/student-code-of-conduct-handbook.php
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Handbook
Information related to Hazing can be found in the RSO Handbook. The specific Hazing
information is provided in Section 9.15.
RSO Handbook: https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/student-organizations/rso_handbook.php
Athletics Independent Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Policy
Information related to Hazing can be found in ICAA Policy. The specific Hazing information is provided on p. 42 2024-25 Student Athlete Handbook (PDF) - Wichita State Athletics
ICAA Handbook and Bylaws: https://www.playicaa.org/icaa-bylaws
Kansas Hazing Statute
Information related to the state of Kansas Hazing Statute can be found on the State
of Kansas Legislative Session website.
Kansas Statute: https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/021_000_0000_chapter/021_054_0000_article/021_054_0018_section/021_054_0018_k/