Hazing Transparency Report

In accordance with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, Loyola Marymount University publishes this Hazing Transparency Report. The report includes:

• Information about the University’s policies related to hazing and applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Information on how to report incidents of hazing
• A summary of findings related to any student organization found to be in violation of the LMU Code of Student Conduct regarding hazing

This Hazing Transparency Report is updated no less than twice per year. Information included in each publication is maintained for a period of five calendar years from the date of the update.

Institutional Policies and Applicable Laws Related to Hazing

Annual statistics related to hazing are published in Loyola Marymount University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hazing statistics are reported in accordance with the federal definition of hazing set forth in Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These statistics reflect reported incidents that meet the federal definition of hazing and do not constitute findings or determinations of responsibility. Findings related to hazing violations are addressed within this Hazing Transparency Report.

Loyola Marymount University policies governing hazing include the LMU Student Conduct Code and applicable university policies addressing student behavior and organizational conduct. Hazing is also governed by California state law, including California Penal Code section 245.6, the state Stop Campus Hazing Act, and the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Definition of Hazing

LMU adheres to California state law, which defines hazing as “any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to the organizations which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any pupil or other person attending any school, community college, university or other education institution in this state.” This definition applies to all registered student organizations at LMU.  

Reporting Prohibited Hazing Conduct

Anyone who becomes aware of hazing involving a student or student organization is encouraged to report the conduct to the University as soon as reasonably possible. Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to report hazing incidents in accordance with federal and university reporting obligations.
Hazing that involves violence or other criminal conduct should be reported immediately to the LMU Campus Safety. In emergency situations, individuals should contact emergency services. 

Hazing concerns may also be reported anonymously through the University’s designated reporting mechanisms.

Reporting hazing to the Campus Safety or through student conduct processes may not, by itself, satisfy all reporting obligations under other University policies. Individuals are encouraged to review applicable policies to understand their specific responsibilities.

Hazing Transparency Report Academic Year 2024-25