Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1454 also known as “Matt’s Law” and Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)), the University provides a report of past hazing misconduct involving student organizations. The information below includes the name of the student organization, the dates (if known) of the hazing behavior, the date such behavior was reported to the University, the dates of investigation and when the organization was found responsible, and a description of the findings. Beginning in Spring 2025 and in accordance with Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f), the information will also include whether any findings of hazing involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs and the date(s) the University provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation. Please note that unless otherwise specified, the date of responsible finding indicated in the charts below corresponds to the date of notice provided to the student organization. Reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included. The University will update this information at least ten calendar days prior to the start of each fall and spring semester (i.e., twice each year), and typically within 14 days of a finding of responsibility for hazing behavior. The University will maintain the information for ten years following the date of initial disclosure.
For more information related to the University’s hazing policy, hazing prevention programs, and California's hazing law, please visit the End Campus Hazing webpage.
Annual statistics on hazing are available in the University’s Annual Fire Safety and Security Report. Please note that hazing statistics will be included beginning with the 2026 report (issued in 2027). Hazing statistics include incident reports that meet the federal definition of hazing in Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1092(f)(6)(A)). Such statistics do not reflect actual findings of hazing behavior, which are included in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
2025-2026 Academic Year
| Date of Hazing Incident(s) | Fall 2025 |
| Date of Report to Institution | October 16, 2025 |
| Date of Investigation | October 16–November 26, 2025 |
| Date of Finding | November 26, 2025 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident |
Members of Omicron Theta Chi engaged in practices that created an intimidating and coercive environment for new members during the initiation process. These practices included intentionally vague instructions regarding behavior, attire, and materials required for the new member education period, as well as abrupt shifts from welcoming recruitment behavior to a serious demeanor once bids were accepted. Additionally, new members were given matchsticks as an accountability tool, with matches being removed for unmet expectations and the implied threat of removal from the process if all matches were lost. |
| Student Conduct Violations |
5.2 Respect for Others - Hazing 5.3 Respect for Community - Fraudulent Behavior 5.3 University Policies and Procedures - Student Organization Regulations |
| Sanctions |
Withdrawal of Recognition through the end of the 2025-26 academic year. This includes a cease of operations and the cessation of a public presence. The organization will remain on probation for three academic semesters once they regain recognition status under Student Leadership and Engagement. |
| Date of Hazing Incident(s) | Fall 2024 |
| Date(s) of Report(s) to Institution | October 31, 2025 and November 19, 2025 |
| Date of Investigation | October 31–December 8, 2025 |
| Date of Finding | December 8, 2025 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident | Members of Pi Kappa Phi engaged in multiple unapproved elements in their new member education process. These unapproved activities and events included the presence and misuse of alcohol and the use of calisthenics as a form of punishment to reinforce hierarchy and compliance. |
| Student Conduct Violations |
5.1 Respect for Self - Alcohol 5.2 Respect for Others - Hazing 5.3 Respect for Community - Fradulent Behavior 5.3 University Policies and Procedures - Student Organization Regulations |
| Sanctions |
Withdrawal of Recognition through the end of the 2028-29 academic year. This includes a cease of operations and the cessation of a public presence. |