The University of Washington will maintain and publicly report findings of hazing violations by any student organization, athletic team, or living group. The report will include any violations of the code of conduct, anti-hazing policies, or state or federal laws relating to hazing or offenses related to alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, or physical assault.
The report should include the following information:
- The name of the student organization, athletic team, or living group;
- The date the investigation was initiated;
- The date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a violation occurred;
- A description of the incident or incidents, including the date of the initial violation, and the violations, findings, and sanctions placed on the student organization, athletic team, or living group;
- The details of the sanction or sanctions imposed, including the beginning and end dates of the sanction or sanctions; and
- The date the student organization, athletic team, or living group was charged with a violation.
Any hazing violation of a student organization, athletic team, or living group should be made public for at least five years.
Autumn 2023
Date Investigated Initiated – November 14, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – December 27, 2023
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred during their new member process
Date Charge – November 27, 2023
Sanctions –
Suspended Recognition through the conclusion of the 2026-2027 academic year. The chapter can complete the following steps, and the Suspension shall be reduced by one academic year:
- A thorough membership review, conducted by the International Fraternity
- Chapter participation and successful completion of the Leadership Journey by the International Fraternity
- Chapter participation and successful completion of the Brotherhood Retreat
If the chapter successfully completes these three steps, they may apply by reinstatement of Recognition as early as July 17, 2024.
Sigma Chi will remain on Probation until the conclusion of the 2026-2027 academic year, regardless of a reduction in Suspension status.
Winter Quarter 2023
Date Investigated Initiated – January 5, 2023
Date Investigation Ended – January 20, 2023
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – January 20, 2023
Sanctions –
- Disciplinary probation until January 21, 2024
- Education Committee meeting w/Phi Kappa Psi Nationals to develop a New Member Program Outline
- Alumni will be present at chapter recruitment and initiation events
- Hazing prevention training provided by CSSC
- Participate in a chapter accountability assessment w/Nationals Success Committee
- Monthly reporting to national headquarters
- Chapter visits from nationals
Spring Quarter 2022
Date Investigated Initiated – May 27, 2022
Date Investigation Ended – August 4, 2022
Type of Incident – Hazing
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – August 4, 2022
Sanctions –
- To be eligible for Recognition beginning July 1, 2023, the chapter must submit a report to OFSL outlining the steps taken, or to be taken, to complete the measures required by the International Fraternity. The report may be submitted for consideration beginning June 15, 2023.
- The chapter may also submit a new, signed 2023 Recognition Agreement.
- With no future violations, satisfactory completion will be used to restore Recognition once the chapter completes the RSO registration process.
Date Investigated Initiated – May 6, 2022
Date Investigation Ended – August 4, 2022
Type of Incident – Physical Assault
Description of Incident – An object was thrown from a window of the house, striking the complainant in the face. The complainant required medical attention for a concussion. Additionally, the complainant called the chapter’s Community Outreach Representative to report the matter and was verbally abused.
Date Charge – August 4, 2022
Sanctions –
- Chapter members must participate in the International Fraternity’s webinar regarding planning and hosting parties. This must be completed no later than September 15, 2022.
- The chapter shall hold a program on conflict resolution provided by the International Fraternity no later than the end of the winter quarter of 2023.
- The chapter shall hold risk management training provided by the International Fraternity no later than the end of the winter quarter 2023.
- The chapter shall perform a program or activity with Green Greeks, provided Green Greeks is willing, during the 2022-23 academic year.
- All sanctions require at least 75% of the chapter to attend to satisfy the sanction.
Autumn 2020
Date Investigated Initiated – December 12, 2020
Date Investigation Ended – February 19, 2021
Type of Incident – Title IX
Description of Incident – Retaliation related to a Title IX Case
Date Charge – February 19, 2021
Sanctions –
- Theta Chi is suspended from the Interfraternity Council until January 3, 2023.
- Theta Chi will not receive any of the rights or privileges of being a member chapter of IFC.
- The chapter may apply for consideration of reinstatement to the IFC Standards Board upon completion of suspension and the submission of petition documentation.
Winter 2020
Date Investigated Initiated – February 12, 2020
Date Investigation Ended – February 13, 2020
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – February 19, 2020
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Fall 2019
Date Investigated Initiated – December 9, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – December 10, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – January 20, 2020
Sanctions – Monetary Fine and Educational Requirement
Date Investigated Initiated – November 9, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – January 17, 2020
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – November 19, 2019
Sanctions – Social Suspension
Date Investigated Initiated – October 30, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – November 18, 2019
Type of Incident – Hazing and Code of Ethics
Description of Incident – Hazing occurred as part of the chapter’s new member program
Date Charge – December 6, 2019
Sanctions – Educational Requirement and Social Probation Period
Date Investigated Initiated – October 11, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – October 12, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – November 12, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 25, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 26, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – October 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 25, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 26, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – October 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 23, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 24, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – October 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 23, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 24, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – October 15, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 23, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 24, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – October 15, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 23, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 24, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – October 15, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – September 19, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – September 20, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – October 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine and Educational Requirement
Summer 2019
Date Investigated Initiated – July 10, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – July 11, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – October 22, 2019
Sanctions – Educational Requirements
Date Investigated Initiated – July 4, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – July 5, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – August 6, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Spring 2019
Date Investigated Initiated – May 11, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – May 12, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – May 11, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – May 12, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – April 16, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 17, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Educational Requirement
Date Investigated Initiated – April 16, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 17, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Educational Requirement
Date Investigated Initiated – April 16, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 17, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – April 16, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 17, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – April 16, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 17, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 22, 2019
Sanctions – Monetary Fine
Date Investigated Initiated – April 5, 2019
Date Investigation Ended – April 6, 2019
Type of Incident – Alcohol
Description of Incident – Service to minors and improper party protocol
Date Charge – May 15, 2019
Sanctions – Educational Requirement