“Hazing Prevention 101 – College Edition” is a foundational, required online course about hazing prevention and response. In partnership with AliveTek and developed in collaboration with the Hazing Prevention Network, the course offers evidence-based best practices to help you identify, prevent, and report hazing effectively.
At the University of Washington, we remain committed to fostering an environment where you can grow and learn by becoming an active campus member. As a UW student, you play a vital role in ensuring that all students feel respected and valued through the organizations you are a member of.
After completing “Hazing Prevention 101 – College Edition”, students will be able to:
- Summarize the definition of hazing
- Recognize hazing behaviors that could occur in student organizations, athletic teams, or living groups
- Describe methods to prevent hazing on campus
- Identify multiple ways to report hazing concerns or allegations to the university
Student Course Completion Expectations
Completion of the “Hazing Prevention 101 – College Edition” is required for:
- Incoming students entering any UW campus or location, including first-year, transfer, graduate, and professional students.
- Student workers who hold positions on campus and receive wages from the university
Incoming students are made aware of the requirement through their advising and orientation program through their respected program or First Year Programs. Student workers will receive information on the training through their employed unit.
Course FAQ’S
All incoming students at the University of Washington are expected to complete the course during their orientation process. Students who are employed by the university will complete it as well.
Click the Hazing Prevention link to access the course. You must be a current UW student and use your UW NetId to sign in to the course platform. If you are experiencing challenges accessing the course, please email nohazing@uw.edu. This email is monitored Monday through Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. We will attempt to respond within 24 hours.
The course should take students 45 – 60 minutes to complete. Yes, you can complete the course in sections.
You can complete the course on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Your device must be connected to Wi-Fi or the internet.
The course has many accessibility tools for those with disabilities. If you need additional support or tools to complete the program, please get in touch with nohazing@uw.edu.
Incoming students who do not complete the course will receive reminders integrated into their registration process for the following quarter. Individual departments or colleges may take additional action at their discretion.
For student employees, your supervisor and the unit that employs you will have further guidance regarding non-completion of the course.
Yes, this course is specific to the University of Washington and contains information every student needs. This course may build on the information you have learned in other courses.
Hazing Reporting FAQ’S
If you need to report a hazing concern or allegation, please select your campus to be directed to the appropriate form.
You may remain anonymous with your report; however, please provide the following information:
- Time/Date – if possible
- Location – if possible
- Student(s) Involved – please provide a group or individual(s)
- Description of Event – please provide as much detail as possible
- Evidence – please upload any evidence you may have (i.e., pictures, text messages)
Once you submit your report, our office will review the allegations and determine the next steps.
Yes, UW now offers anonymous reporting of student or organization misconduct for hazing behavior or incidents, funded by the Student Technology Fee. You can text a report, including photos or videos, send an email, or use WhatsApp; your information will be confidential and anonymous. UW will not know your name, phone number/email address unless you share it with us.
- Text 206-203-3435 or email hazingreport@washington.realresponse.com (include any photos or videos you would like to submit as evidence)
- An automated response will be sent to confirm receipt of your report.
- You may receive a response text from a UW staff member during normal business hours to ask clarifying questions and acknowledge receipt of your report.
- A case will be created and follow the appropriate process for hazing investigations.
Please utilize the following resources if you have or might have been a victim of hazing.
- LiveWell – If students disclose unwanted interactions with alcohol or other substances, please refer them to LiveWell AOD resources. They may schedule a 1:1 AOD consultation HERE or request a peer coach.
- SafeCampus – Violence Prevention and Response Team – 206-685-7233 or safecampus@uw.edu
- Counseling Center – https://wellbeing.uw.edu/unit/counseling-center/
- Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life – https://www.washington.edu/ofsl/about-ofsl/
- Ombuds Office – https://www.washington.edu/ombud/
Please contact the Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist to complete a report or request additional resources at nohazing@uw.edu.
State legislation (Sam’s Law) includes an amnesty policy. The following is the policy:
“A person who witnesses hazing or has reasonable cause to believe hazing has occurred or will occur and makes a report in good faith may not be sanctioned or punished for the violation of hazing unless the person is directly engaged in the planning, direction, or act of hazing reported.” (RCW 28B.10.907)