Hazing is defined as "subjecting someone to abusive and/or humiliating mental or physical harm". This activity has been sanctioned by Widener University and is not tolerated by any of the national fraternities and sororities. Strict rules and penalties exist at SHU regarding the mental and/or physical abuse of anyone involved in the fraternity or sorority. Please refer to the Hazing statement and information section of the Greek Life pages.

Hazing is "any action taken or situation created intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule."

persecuting or harassing anyone with humiliating tasks, words or actions

as defined by Ohio state law, hazing is "doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation to any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person."