Summary
this Policy codifies the University of Pittsburgh’s (“University”) rules related to Hazing and Hazing prevention. Specifically, this Policy clarifies the responsibilities of the University’s various offices in the prevention of Hazing, response to Hazing allegations at the University, Hazing reporting requirements, resources for victims of Hazing, and compliance with applicable federal and state law, including the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Pub. L. No. 118-173 (2024) (amending 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)) and the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law, 18 Pa. C.S. § 2801, et seq.
Organization
Implementing Executive: Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer
Responsible Unit: Office of Compliance, Investigations, and Ethics, Division of Student Affairs, Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management
Category: Community Standards
Effective Date: August 22, 2025