Hazing Prevention

Partners from across campus collaborate to support a research-informed comprehensive prevention plan that promotes a safe and healthy environment where all students can thrive free from hazing-related harm.

Online Training Module: Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students

Hazing is a dangerous ritual taking place at institutions and organizations across the country. While certain activities groups use to initiate members may seem innocuous, oftentimes these behaviors can escalate, creating harmful and sometimes deadly situations. This course is available for all undergraduate students and gives you a better understanding about hazing so you can identify when it’s happening and possibly prevent incidents in the future. It also supports institutional compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act.  (Target audience: Universal, Selective, Indicated)
Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition

    How to get started:

    1. Visit https://elon-nc.safecolleges.com/
    2. Log in using your Elon University email
    3. Find the module: Hazing Prevention and Awareness for Students

    Annual Student Handbook email

    In the August email that is sent to all students, faculty and staff with the link to the Student Handbook, information on the update to the Hazing policy and a link to the updated Hazing Prevention website was specifically listed as a change and important for our community to update themselves on. (Target audience: Universal)
    Sponsored by: Dean of Students

    “Is it? – or – Isn’t it?” workshop

    In-person workshop designed to help participants better understand the nuances that cause certain activities to become harmful and considered hazing.  (Target audience: Selective)
    Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition team members

    New Student Orientation – What Would You Do?

    Peer-led program that communicates key messages about alcohol, hazing, and overall safety to incoming first-year students as part of the new student orientation program. (Target audience: Selective)
    Sponsored by: Health Promotion

    Elon 1010

    SPARKS peer educator-led workshop that explores values, consent, low-risk drinking, bystander strategies and campus resources.  (Target audience: Selective)
    Sponsored by: Health Promotion

    Social Event Manager Training

    Skills-based workshop facilitated by SPARKS peer educators teaches risk reduction, hazing prevention, and responsible hosting strategies for organizations or personal social events.  (Target audience: Selective)
    Sponsored by: Health Promotion

    “Say NO to HAZING” pledge

    At various events throughout the year, students are given the opportunity to commit to saying ‘no’ to hazing and sign their name on banner displayed on campus. (Target audience: Universal)
    Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition

    • Residence Life Resource Fair (August 19)
    • Organization Leader Training (August 29)

    Annual Hazing Prevention Speaker

    Each year Elon hosts a guest speaker who helps raise awareness and promotes education on hazing prevention.  Together we learn, share, and take a stand for a healthy and safe community. (Target audience: Universal)
    Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition and Student Involvement

    • Lianne Kowiak will share the story of her son, Harrison, whose life was tragically cut short due to hazing, and how his legacy now drives meaningful change—most recently through the passage of “Harrison’s Law” in North Carolina. (Oct. 27)

    Hazing Prevention Awareness Week(s)

    Twice a year Elon hosts a series of events focused on engaging in intentional discussions about the problem of hazing. (Target audience: Universal)
    Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition

    • Fall: September 22-26, 2025 (In alignment with the National Hazing Prevention Week)
    • Spring: TBD, 2026

    Passive Education and Awareness

    Multiple posters and digital signs are posted throughout campus promoting awareness and creating a healthy community. (Target audience: Universal)
    Sponsored by: Hazing Prevention Coalition and Student Involvement