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End Hazing

At the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students. Hazing has no place in our campus community. UAB is unconditionally opposed to any situation created to produce mental and/or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.

This site provides the resources, reporting tools, and organizational accountability information to support hazing prevention and transparency. All Blazers are expected to not participate in any hazing activity, and to report immediately any such activity of which you become aware. Failure to report hazing is in effect giving approval of it.

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FAQs

What is Hazing?


Definition

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them—regardless of their willingness to participate.
Learn more about UAB's Hazing Policy.

Types of Hazing

  • Physical Hazing
  • Psychological Hazing
  • Substance-Related Hazing
  • Coercive Hazing

Myths vs. Facts

✖ Myth: Hazing builds unity.
✔ Fact: Hazing fosters fear and long-term harm.
✖ Myth: It’s not hazing if you agree to it.
✔ Fact: Consent does not excuse abusive behavior.

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Report Hazing

If you experience, witness, or suspect hazing, report it immediately. You can report anonymously or provide your name for follow-up.

Immediate Support: UAB Police: (205) 934-3535 | Student Conduct Office: (205) 996-1512 | Email: studentconduct@uab.edu | Title IX Office: (205) 996-1340

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UAB’s Stance on Hazing and Reporting Procedures

At the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), hazing is strictly prohibited in all forms and is considered a serious violation of university policy and student conduct standards. UAB is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment where all students can thrive without fear of coercion, abuse, or harm.

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Find Help on Campus

Hurting, harming, degrading, humiliating, or endangering others is not part of true friendship, team building, group cohesion, or brotherhood and sisterhood. The State of Alabama has made hazing a criminal offense, along with new federal legislation called the Stop Campus Hazing Act. Hazing is a crime and can occur in many forms. The UAB Administration’s priority is your safety and education.



UAB Transparency Report

At UAB, we believe in transparency. Here you can view the conduct history for student organizations.

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