Stop Campus Hazing Act
The Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into federal law on December 23, 2024, and officially went into effect on January 1, 2025. This important legislation mandates that institutions of higher education publicly report hazing incidents and include relevant policies and preventions strategies in their Annual Security Reports.
The University does not condone hazing, regardless of its form. Hazing is prohibited by the University’s Code of Student Conduct and considered a crime in the State of Alabama under Alabama Code § 16-1-23. No individual shall directly engage in hazing or indirectly encourage, aid, or assist any other person in hazing. All students and other University representatives, including employees, should immediately report known or suspected hazing violations.
| To report hazing, please provide specific information about the hazing incident to any of the following: | ||
| The Dean of Students’ Office (205) 652-3435 bthetford@uwa.edu | The University of West Alabama Police Department (205) 652-5555 | You may also report hazing online at: Report Hazing |