Anti-Hazing Policy

Massachusetts law prohibits the practice of hazing by a student organization. WPI, in an effort to educate the entire student population about hazing, sends an annual message to all students regarding the Student Code of Conduct, which outlines campus and student polices including the Anti-Hazing Policy.

WPI is committed to emphasizing that all pledge or new member activities be made constructive, educational and safe for individuals and for student organizations. Therefore, in support of the University’s commitment to the mental, emotional and physical well-being of every student, it is the policy of WPI and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that hazing in any form is prohibited, and its practices in any fashion be condemned.  See the full Massachusetts Act Prohibiting Hazing.