Stop Hazing at Wichita State

Prevention and Awareness

The University provides a multitude of training and educational opportunities for students, student organizations, faculty, and staff regarding the topic of hazing. Many of these trainings are already built into the educational components of recognized student organizations (RSO) and staff annual training requirements.

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Programming

Hazing Prevention Week

Wichita State University observes National Hazing Prevention Week during the last full week of September. This annual initiative includes programs and activities that encourage individuals and student groups to be actively engaged in prevention of hazing and building positive communities within campus. 

Hazing Prevention Week 2026 | September 21 - 25

New Member Greek Academy

New Member Greek Academy is an essential orientation and leadership development experience for all new members of the Greek community. During this program we focus on educating our new members on the signs and harms that come from hazing and the resources our campus has available to them to report hazing if that see, hear, or is happening to them. This interactive event is designed to introduce them to the values, responsibilities, and opportunities that come with fraternity and sorority life. 

RSO Summit

At the Recognized Student Organization Summit, hazing prevention is included as part of our comprehensive training. The training reinforces expectations for creating safe, inclusive, and compliant organizations and equips student leaders to recognize, prevent, and address hazing behaviors. This training is required for student leaders and occurs in the fall and spring semesters.

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Training

Student Organization Advisors

RSO Advisors participate in an annual training that highlights the risks associated with hazing and instructs them on how to identify and report on any associated behaviors.

Mandated Reporters

All non-confidential employees participate in Mandated Reporter Training and are educated on the activities and risks associated with hazing. This training can by found through WSU myTraining.

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Campus Resources

Supports student organizations through training and leadership. RSO's may request through SE&B additional trainings that educate leaders on what hazing is and how they can build a stronger community around prevention.

The staff at CAPS provide full-service counseling to current students. This service extends to after-care for students who have experienced hazing. Students may schedule an appointment or walk-in appointments are also available.

SCCS plays a vital role in  investigating, regulating, and penalizing hazing on college campuses. Their primary responsibilities include enforcing university policies, holding individuals and organizations accountable, facilitating educational prevention programs, and providing supportive measures for victims.

The SOS Team provides non-clinical case management for students facing struggles that are barriers to being the Shocker that they can be. 

National Resources

Hazing Prevention Network – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering research-backed resources, annual National Hazing Prevention Week campaigns, toolkits, and educational materials.

StopHazing.org – Features the Hazing Prevention Framework™, workshops, webinars, toolkits, and consortium membership; rooted in national research like the “Hazing in View” study.

Prevent Zone – Hazing Prevention 101 – Offers distinct modules for Greek organizations, athletics teams, performing arts, and staff; includes team-leader tips and compliance tools.

The Gordie Foundation (Gordie Center) – Sprung from a tragic hazing death at CU Boulder, this nonprofit focuses on alcohol- and peer-pressure–related hazing; includes the “Gordie’s Call” intervention campaign.

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