Student Organizational Conduct

On this page is listed the conduct outcomes for groups, clubs, societies, and organizations that have undergone a conduct process, and have been found responsible for violating one or more University policies.

The University of Mississippi is home to over 370 active Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), including fraternities, sororities, and club sports. 

To help you make a fully informed choice about joining any student organization at UM, we provide reporting on organizational conduct violations dating back to 2018. Please utilize this information as you evaluate the integrity and safety of any organization you may be considering joining.

RSOs are required to abide by all published university policies, including policies that specifically govern events sponsored by one or more organizations:

Participation in Student Organizations (DSA.DS.100.005)

Event Registration (DSA.DS.400.003)

Registered Student Organization Overview (DSA.DS.400.001)

RSO Football Gameday Tent Setup (DSA.SU.400.004)

Alcohol (CHA.AM.100.101)

Alcohol, Drugs, and Paraphernalia Policy (DSA.SC.300.025)

Hazing (DSA.SC.200.035)

 

 

 

 

Student Organizational Misconduct Outcomes

The overview below is not reflective of any item that is currently pending or under active investigation. Incidents that appear on this report have undergone a formal process that has resulted in a responsible finding for one or more organizationally based violations. 

Organizational Misconduct includes items such as: Hazing, Alcohol Distribution, Noise Violations, and Violation of Other University Policies.

Student Organizational Misconduct Outcomes

Student Organizational Misconduct Detail

The tabs below reflect specific items of individual organizations. Please note that items currently pending or under active investigation do not appear on this list.

OrganizationIncident DateResponsible Outcomes
Engineering Study Body4/12/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Ice Hockey8/26/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Men's Hockey2/5/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Women's Club Ultimate10/12/2019Student Organizational Conduct

OrganizationIncident DateResponsible Outcomes
Kappa Delta3/21/2019Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Delta Gamma9/29/2019Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Student Organizational Conduct

OrganizationIncident DateResponsible Outcomes
Alpha Tau Omega10/11/2018Hazing
Alpha Tau Omega11/2/2020Student Organizational Conduct
Disregard for University Authority
Violation of Other University Policies
Alpha Tau Omega9/5/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Alpha Tau Omega10/12/2022Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Beta Theta Pi9/30/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Alcohol - Illegal Possession
Beta Theta Pi9/30/2018Hazing
Delta Kappa Epsilon9/5/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Delta Kappa Epsilon9/9/2021Assault & Battery
Disorderly Conduct
Delta Kappa Epsilon11/1/2022Hazing
Student Organizational Conduct
Delta Kappa Epsilon8/16/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Delta Kappa Epsilon8/30/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Delta Psi10/1/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Delta Psi10/4/2019Violation of Other University Policies
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Student Organizational Conduct
Delta Psi9/5/2022Hazing
Student Organizational Conduct
Delta Psi9/10/2022Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Delta Psi9/14/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Delta Tau Delta10/24/2022Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Delta Tau Delta9/7/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Kappa Alpha Order10/2/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Kappa Alpha Order10/31/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Kappa Sigma1/23/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Kappa Sigma9/6/2021Violation of Other University Policies
Kappa Sigma4/29/2022Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Kappa Sigma9/14/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Phi Delta Theta8/31/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Kappa Psi1/21/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Disregard for University Authority
Violation of Other University Policies
Phi Kappa Psi9/9/2021Assault Battery
Disorderly Conduct
Phi Kappa Psi10/8/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Phi Kappa Psi9/5/2023Hazing
Student Organizational Conduct
Phi Kappa Psi10/17/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Kappa Tau1/20/2020Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Kappa Tau1/30/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Disregard for University Authority
Disregard for University Authority
Violation of Other University Policies
Phi Kappa Tau9/15/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Phi Kappa Tau9/23/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Kappa Tau2/12/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Phi Kappa Tau3/8/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Kappa Tau4/8/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Phi Kappa Tau5/14/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Pi Kappa Alpha10/11/2020Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Pi Kappa Alpha10/4/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Disregard for University Authority
Sigma Alpha Epsilon10/14/2022Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Sigma Chi2/1/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Sigma Chi8/24/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Sigma Chi4/26/2024Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Violation of Other University Policies
Disregard for University Authority
Sigma Chi9/20/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Alcohol - Distribution of Alcohol
Sigma Nu7/4/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Sigma Nu9/17/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Assault & Battery
Disorderly Conduct
Sigma Pi9/19/2020Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies
Disregard for University Authority
Sigma Pi2/20/2023Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Sigma Pi8/29/2024Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies

OrganizationIncident DateResponsible Outcomes
Kappa Alpha Psi10/5/2021Student Organizational Conduct
Hazing
Phi Beta Sigma3/9/2018Student Organizational Conduct
Zeta Phi Beta3/9/2018Student Organizational Conduct

OrganizationIncident DateResponsible Outcomes
Campus Outreach Ole Miss8/24/2021Noise Violations
Student Organizational Conduct
Violation of Other University Policies

Stop Campus Hazing Act

Stop Campus Hazing Act (S.2901, H.R.5646)

The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs to report hazing incidents and to disclose incidents related to hazing that were reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies in its annual security report.

Please visit and download the Campus Hazing Transparency Report for the latest publication.

Clery Act

According to the Higher Education Act, 20 U.S. C. 1092 now known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or "Clery Act," the University must collect certain campus crime statistics. This law applies to certain crimes reported to the police and other campus officials.

Please visit the University Clery Compliance Act for the latest publication on crime statistics.

Responsible Findings, Hazing; By Organization

Below lists out organizations found responsible for one or more hazing violations, the date that the incident took place, and a general description of the incident.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
10/12/2022potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced performance of personal service, and forced or coerced isolation and limitation of travel locations and/or methods.
10/11/2018potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced personal servitude, line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
9/30/2018potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced consumption of alcohol, personal servitude, line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
8/30/2024potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced wearing of specific apparel, and performing personal service.
11/1/2022potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced performance of personal service, line ups, and forced or coerced physical altercations with others.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
9/5/2022potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person
would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
10/2/2018potential new members were noted to have been placed one in fear of bodily harm.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
10/5/2021potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person
would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
1/23/2018potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced fear of bodily harm, personal servitude, line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
8/31/2024video was posted on social media depicting potential new members performing forced or coerced calisthenics, and consumption of substances. 

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
10/17/2023potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced personal servitude, line-ups, drills/tests, sleep depravation, and exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.
9/5/2023potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced performance of personal service, line ups, and forced or coerced isolation and limitation of travel locations and/or methods.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
5/14/2024potential new members were noted to be engaging in performing personal service, and forced or coerced use of alcohol or drugs.
3/8/2024potential new members were noted to be engaging in performing personal service, and forced or coerced use of alcohol or drugs.
9/23/2023potential new members were noted to be engaging in performing personal service, and forced or coerced use of alcohol or drugs.
1/20/2020potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced personal servitude, line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
10/4/2021potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced line-ups, drills/tests, exercises in a manner that a reasonable person
would consider excessive or dangerous.
10/11/2020potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced and consumption of substances, line-ups, drills/tests, and exercises in a manner that a reasonable person would consider excessive or dangerous.

Incident DateGeneral description of the incident
2/20/2023potential new members were noted to be engaging in forced or coerced performance of personal service.

Notice of Suspended Organizations

No currently suspended organizations.

 

*Publication and Information Updated - June 4, 2025.