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Gonzaga University is required under Washington (RCW 28B.10.906) and Federal Law (Stop Campus Hazing Act) to maintain and publicly report hazing violations committed by any student organization – including athletic teams or living groups. Investigations that do not result in a finding of formal violations will not be included in the report. Additional reporting information can be found in the University’s Annual Security Report.
Contents of the Public Transparency Report
In order to comply with both State and federal Law, the report will include:
- The name of the student organization, athletic team, or living group;
- The date the investigation was initiated;
- The date the investigation ended with a finding of an actual violation;
- A description of the hazing incident or incidents, including the date of the when the incident occurred, the violations, findings, and details of sanctions placed on the student organization, athletic team or living group, including any beginning and end dates of the sanctions, whether the incident included any alcohol or drug misuse, and when the student organization was formally notified of the hazing violation charge;
All information contained in the report shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and may not include any personally identifiable information of students involved. Gonzaga will maintain the reports for seven years. The report will be updated at least two times per year. A report will be posted at least 45 calendar days before the start of the fall academic term and at least 10 days before the start of all other academic terms.
Academic Year 2025-2026
- Fall Semester: August 26-December 12, 2025 - Zero (0) Violations.
- Spring Semester: January 13-May 8, 2026
Case Timeline
Date(s) of Incident(s): May 2, 2025, first several weeks of Fall 2025 semester.
University Notified of Incident: Sept. 17, 2025
Investigation Initiated: Sept. 17, 2025
Investigation Ended: Nov. 19, 2025
Organization charged with a violation: Dec. 1, 2025
Finding of a violation: Dec. 16, 2025
Organization notified of violation: Jan. 7, 2026
Appeal Process Finalized: Feb. 10, 2026
Type of Incident and Description
Hazing and Alcohol Policy Violations: Members engaged in drinking games, supplied alcohol to minors for consumption, and served alcohol at non-approved events. Members were coerced to engage in alcohol consumption, calisthenics, and food consumption.
Findings of Responsibility
Violation of University Policy: Hazing Policy
Violation of University Policy: Alcohol Policy
Sanctions
Alcohol education training – Due March 1, 2026
Hazing prevention training – Due May 1, 2026
Internal reflective circle process/facilitated group discussion – Due May 1, 2026
Organizational restructuring, revision of leadership selection process, and amendments to organizational bylaws – Due May 1, 2026
Restriction from hosting events with alcohol for one year – Jan. 6, 2026-Jan. 6, 2027
Required alcohol harm-reduction social media campaign – March 2026-May 2027
Required club sports talk – March 2026-May 2026
Meeting with Athletics Department and Student Affairs – Due May 2026
Case Timeline
Date(s) of Incident(s): Sept 19, 2025
University Notified of Incident: Sept. 24, 2025
Investigation Initiated: Sept. 24, 2025
Investigation Ended: Dec. 18, 2025
Organization charged with a violation: Jan. 12, 2026
Finding of a violation: Jan. 23, 2026
Organization notified of violation: Feb. 25, 2026
Appeal Process Finalized: N/A
Type of Incident and Description
Hazing and Alcohol Policy Violations: Members engaged in drinking games, supplied alcohol to minors for consumption, and served alcohol at non-approved events. Members were coerced to engage in alcohol consumption.
Findings of Responsibility
Violation of University Policy: Hazing Policy
Violation of University Policy: Alcohol Policy
Sanctions
Alcohol education training – Due Apr. 2, 2026
Hazing prevention training – Due Mar. 31, 2026
Internal reflective circle process/facilitated group discussion – Due Apr. 12, 2026
Team Dynamics Workshop – Due May 15, 2026
Required club sports talk – Mar. 2026 & Sept. 2026
Case Timeline
Date(s) of Incident(s): Oct 24, 2024
University Notified of Incident: Oct. 23, 2025
Investigation Initiated: Oct. 23, 2025
Investigation Ended: Dec. 15, 2025
Organization charged with a violation: Jan. 14, 2026
Finding of a violation: Feb. 5, 2026
Organization notified of violation: Feb. 24, 2026
Appeal Process Finalized: N/A
Type of Incident and Description
Hazing and Alcohol Policy Violations: Players supplied alcohol to minors for consumption and served alcohol at non-approved events. Players engaged in acts that could cause physical harm.
Findings of Responsibility
Violation of University Policy: Hazing Policy
Violation of University Policy: Alcohol Policy
Sanctions
Alcohol education training – Due May 1, 2026
Hazing prevention training – Due Mar. 31, 2026
Internal reflective circle process/facilitated group discussion – Due Apr. 12, 2026
Team Dynamics Workshop – Due May 10, 2026
Required club sports talk – Mar. 2026 & Sept. 2026
- Summer Terms: May 18-Aug 7, 2026
Academic Year 2024-2025
- Fall Semester: August 27-December 13, 2024 - Zero (0) violations.
- Spring Semester: January 14-May 9, 2025 - Zero (0) violations.
- Summer Terms: May 19-Aug 8, 2025 - Zero (0) violations.
Academic Year 2023-2024
- Fall Semester: August 29-December 18, 2023 - Zero (0) violations.
- Spring Semester: January 16-May 10, 2024 - Zero (0) violations.
- Summer Terms: May 20-Aug 9, 2024 - Zero (0) violations.
Academic Year 2022-2023
- Fall Semester: August 30-December 16, 2022 - Zero (0) violations.
- Spring Semester: January 17-May 12, 2023 - Zero (0) violations.
- Summer Terms: May 22-Aug 11, 2023 - Zero (0) violations.
Report an Incident
If, as a result of observations or information received in the course of employment or volunteer service, any employee, including a student employee, or volunteer the University has reasonable cause to believe that hazing has occurred, the employee or volunteer must report the incident, or cause a report to be made, to the Resolution Center for Student Conduct and Conflict. The employee or volunteer must make the report at the first opportunity to do so.
See the University’s Hazing Policy for more information.