Recognized the last week of September
The last full week of September marks National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW), a time recognized nationally and by UNC to raise awareness, promote prevention, and highlight resources available at Carolina for members of our community impacted by hazing.
Being part of a group or organization can be one of the most meaningful parts of the Carolina experience. Whether it’s a student organization, fraternity or sorority, club, athletic team, or another community, these spaces can offer connection, belonging, leadership opportunities and friendships that last well beyond your time on campus.
National Hazing Prevention Week is an opportunity to think about how we create those experiences — and the role each of us can have in making sure every Tar Heel feels safe, respected, and valued.
It Takes All Heels to create safer member experiences at Carolina. Learn more about hazing prevention at UNC and ways to get involved.
What does UNC-Chapel Hill consider hazing?
UNC defines hazing as conduct or activities that coerce or subject another individual, with or without their consent, to risk of personal injury, mental or psychological distress, humiliation, abuse, sexual acts or other highly offensive personal indignities.
Hazing can also include requiring someone to perform a duty or task that violates University policy or local, state or federal law in connection with recruitment, initiation, continued membership or participation in a group or student organization.
A group may be a recognized student organization, club, athletic team, fraternity or sorority — or an unrecognized group or collection of students connected by a common interest.