Annual hazing statistics are available in the University’s Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Fire Safety Annual Report. Beginning January 1, 2025, the University started collecting hazing data in accordance with federal guidelines. These statistics will appear in the 2026 edition of the report. 

Hazing incidents included in the Annual Security Report follow the federal definition of hazing, which is outlined in Section 485(f)6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)). Please note that the outcomes of disciplinary actions related to hazing cases are not reflected in the Annual Security Report. Instead, those details involving registered student organizations are available in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report. 

The Annual Security Report compiles incident data from Campus Security Authorities, the UI Police Department, and local police agencies. Reported incidents may occur in any of the following locations as defined by the Clery Act: on-campus, on-campus housing, non-campus, or public property. https://safety.uiowa.edu/clerycompliance#asr

Hazing is prohibited at the University of Iowa for student groups (e.g., registered student organizations, intramural, club and varsity athletic teams, and other student groups), individual students, and University employees. Hazing is prohibited in any form both on campus and off campus. As a result, the University of Iowa issues this statement of policy to inform the community of our comprehensive plan addressing hazing, educational prevention and awareness programs, and procedures to address allegations of hazing. 

The University of Iowa strongly encourages anyone seeking information about hazing and hazing prevention to visit the Office of the Dean of Students, https://dos.uiowa.edu/hazing-policy. This website details the University’s policies, and resources for students, staff, faculty, and members of our community.

Hazing is prohibited by University policy, as well as law in the State of Iowa (Iowa Code § 708.10). There are no Tribal laws relating to hazing in the University’s jurisdiction. 

 

Hazing incident log

OrganizationIncident date(s)Investigation start date(s)Investigation end dateFindingsAlcohol or  drug involvementIncident descriptionSanctions
Pi Kappa PhiNovember 30, 2025December 5, 2025January 9, 2026G.1 Hazing - ResponsibleNoMembers were in a spelling bee and were forced to run outside in the cold if a word was misspelled.
  • Disciplinary Reprimand
Pi Lambda PhiNovember 7, 2025December 1, 2025January 16, 2026

G.1 Hazing - Responsible

G.3 Alcohol - Responsible

YesAssociate members were required to complete a puzzle in an attic in the dark while searching for small sources of light (lighters, candles, flashlights, etc.). Members brought alcohol to the event.
  • Disciplinary Probation through December 18, 2026.
  • Two hazing education workshops for the chapter
  • One alcohol education workshop for the chapter
  • New Member Education Plan for Fall 2026
Delta GammaOctober 17, 2025November 20, 2025December 19, 2025

G.1 Hazing - Responsible

G.3 Alcohol - Responsible

G.6 Misconduct Involving Other Student Organizations - Responsible

G.10 Failure to Observe Rules/Policies - Not Responsible

YesMembers were invited to a social in which alcohol was supplied. A group of men entered the party and began removing their own clothes in front of the members.
  • Disciplinary Probation through December 18, 2026.
  • Hazing workshop for chapter.
Sigma Alpha EpsilonNovember 14, 2024November 20, 2024January 29, 2025

Hazing - Responsible

Misconduct on organizational property - Responsible

NoAssociate members engaged in forced exercise inside the basement of the chapter structure.
  • Disciplinary Probation until May 15, 2026
  • Sanctions issued by National Headquarters
Alpha Delta PhiNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024February 10, 2025

Hazing - Responsible

Misconduct on organizational property - Responsible

Failure to comply with a university directive - Responsible

YesAssociate members were found in the basement of the chapter house with food smeared across the hair and bodies.Suspension with July 1, 2029 as earliest resinstatement date
Alpha Sigma PhiSeptember 26, 2024October 18, 2024October 28, 2024Hazing - ResponsibleNoAssociate members were required to engage in degrading behavior including drinking water with vinegar, eating spicy food, and engaging in forced exercise.
  • Disciplinary Probation until May 16, 2025
  • Submit an updated membership orientation program
  • Complete hazing prevention education program
Alpha Kappa AlphaSeptember 26, 2024October 2, 2024November 22, 2024Hazing - ResponsibleNoThe chapter instituted aggressive timelines for potential new members to complete tasks, excluded their regional advisor from recruitment activities, and engaged in recruitment activities prior to the official start of the recruitment process.
  • Disciplinary Probation until May 16, 2025
  • Complete an action plan created by the chapter's Regional Director.
Gamma Phi BetaOctober 9, 2022October 10, 2022October 19, 2022

Hazing - Responsible

Failure to Observe Policies - Responsible

Yes - AlcoholNew members received alcohol during bid-day. 
  • Disciplinary Probation until May 15, 2023
  • Educational event with university staff about the creation of safe environments
  • Requirement to host events without alcohol
  • Requiring advisor presence at all new member events during fall 2022
        

 

Last updated 7.17.2026