Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall's Hazing Policy:

Hazing is a violation of College Policy and Pennsylvania State law. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally—whether on or off campus or organizational premises—that are physically, emotionally, or psychologically humiliating or abusive toward an individual or selected group of individuals as part of the process of gaining entrance or acceptance into an established group, team, or organization—the “willingness” of the student to participate in said activity notwithstanding.

Such activities and situations include creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shock; kidnapping which creates a potentially dangerous situation; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies under the State of Pennsylvania.