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Updates to policies related to hazing

UC Santa Cruz is committed to providing a safe educational environment for all and does not tolerate hazing by a group or individual affiliated with the University.

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UC Santa Cruz is committed to providing a safe educational environment for all and does not tolerate hazing by a group or individual affiliated with the University. UC Santa Cruz students should expect all student organizations to treat them with respect and dignity. Hazing has no place in the Banana Slug experience or the culture of student organizations.

In alignment with the federal and California Stop Campus Hazing Act, the following policies have been updated to include hazing and clarify the reporting process:

Additional information and reporting resources are available at the Hazing Prevention website.

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Last modified: Sep 18, 2025