Hazing Violations at the University of Wyoming

The mission of the Dean of Students Office is to educate students and student organizations about community standards and prohibited conduct, promote student learning, success, and accountability, and facilitate the development of thoughtful, responsible, and engaged members of the community. The Student Code of Conduct is a key component of the Dean of Students Office efforts to reduce and prevent behavior that undermines academic success and detracts from the educational mission of the University; ensure the health and safety of students and the community; provide timely support and resources for students; and prevent violence in and around the University community. The Student Conduct Code defines University intervention, resolution options, and possible action related to the behavior of both individual students and student organizations.

The UW Student Code of Conduct prohibits hazing. In the sections below, the Dean of Students Office has made available information required by the the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

University Annual Security Report (will include hazing data starting on October 1, 2026)

• Annual Security Report | Police Department | University of Wyoming

State Laws Related to Hazing

• The State of Wyoming does not currently have an anti-hazing law.
• The Wyoming Legislature introduced SF0175 – Hazing in 2023, but it did not pass.

University Policies Related to Hazing

• The University of Wyoming Student Code of Conduct prohibits hazing by individual students and student organizations. The Student Code of Conduct defines hazing as:
  • Any intentional act or situation that causes embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule, risks emotional, mental, or physical harm, or that destroys, damages, or removes public or private property, and is committed for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, advancement within, or general member participation in a group, organization, team, social or academic program, regardless as to whether or not the actions are sanctioned or approved by the organization, and regardless of the hazed person’s willingness to participate. Apathy or deference in the presence of hazing is not neutral; both are also violations.
• Sanctions for violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including hazing, can be found in Section IV. E. Sanctions.
• Anyone can report incidents or concerns about hazing to the Dean of Students Office by completing the online hazing report form, emailing dos@uwyo.edu, calling our office at 307-766-3296, or scheduling to speak with a staff member. The Dean of Students Office is in Knight Hall 128.
• In 2021, the Associated Students University of Wyoming (ASUW) passed Senate Resolution #2754: Anti-Hazing Education Act of 2021.

Campus Hazing Transparency Report

Consistent with the Campus Hazing Transparency Report must include each incident involving a student organization for which a finding of responsibility is issued relating to a hazing violation, including:

• The name of such student organization;
• A general description of the violation that resulted in a finding of responsibility, including:
  • whether the violation involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs,
  • the findings of the institution, and
  • any sanctions placed on the student organization by the institution, as applicable; and
• The dates on which:
  • The incident was alleged to have occurred
  • The investigation into the incident was initiated
  • The investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred, and
  • The institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation.
• The Campus Hazing Transparency report cannot include personally identifiable information.