Anti-Hazing Policy Distribution

Hello RSO leaders,

Hazing is a serious offense. Hazing is prohibited by both Commonwealth law and the Mount Holyoke College Honor Code, and will not be tolerated in this community of trust. All reported cases of suspected hazing will be seriously investigated with a fair process. For more information on the College's conduct process and protocols visit the Student Handbook.

All student organizations are required to have each member of their group every academic year electronically sign a statement that they agree to abide by this policy. Student organization members will be prompted to review and sign the combined Anti-Hazing and Waiver and Release form,agreements when they first log into their group in Embark, Mount Holyoke’s involvement platform. Certain student organizations, such as the Student Government Association, the Frances Perkins Student Association, and class boards that act as governing bodies or represent a constituency based upon enrollment in the College, require only the signatures of officers and other actively participating students, not the entirety of their constituency. 

It is the duty of the Primary Contact, President/Chair or Captain:

• To ensure that the group's roster is up-to-date and accurate so that every member is prompted to sign the agreements.
• To read and communicate the policies linked below to their student organization members.