Hazing Information
Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure and Stop Campus Hazing Act Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-1-30 (“Max Gruver Act”), Georgia Gwinnett College (“GGC”) will publicly disclose administrative adjudications of hazing or hazing-related criminal convictions. This information will be posted below in this Campus Hazing Transparency Report (“CHTR”) within 15 calendar days of final adjudication or public notice of criminal conviction and will remain posted on this website for a minimum of five years following final adjudication or conviction. The information will include:
- the name of any school organization involved;
- the date(s) on which the hazing occurred; and,
- a description of the specific hazing-related findings, sanctions, adjudications, and convictions for any person or school organization.
Additionally, as required by the Stop Campus Hazing Act, GGC will collect information on hazing incidents, which will be posted below in its CHTR. This report will include all information gathered in accordance with the Max Gruver Act, as well as:
- the name of each student organization established or recognized by GGC;
- whether the violation involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs;
- the date on which the investigation was initiated;
- the date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred; and,
- the date on which the student organization was provided notice that the incident resulted in a hazing violation.
Reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included in the CHTR. The Campus Hazing Transparency Report will be made publicly available by December 23, 2025, and will include data from July 1, 2025 through its date of release. The CHTR will be updated at least twice a year.
Annual Security Report
On January 1, 2025, GGC began collecting statistics on hazing incidents that meet the federal definition of hazing as defined in Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1092(f)(6)(A)). These annual statistics on hazing will be available in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act in GGC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report beginning with the 2026 annual security report, which reports 2025 statistics. Such hazing statistics do not necessarily reflect actual findings of hazing violations but include reports that are made to GGC. Findings of actual hazing violations are included in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
Hazing Reporting and Additional Information
For more information, please see the following links:
Please use the online form to report hazing incidents. Reports may be submitted anonymously.
2025-2026 Academic Year
| Name of Student Organization | |
|---|---|
| Date hazing incident(s) occurred | |
| Abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs (yes or no) | |
| Date investigation initiated | |
| Date investigation ended with a responsible finding | |
| Date student organization notified of finding | |
| Sanction(s) or conviction(s) | |
Description of Hazing Incident(s) | |
As of December 1, 2025, there are no adjudications, convictions, or incidents of hazing to report. | |
Hazing Prevention
The Dean of Students Office has created multiple hazing prevention and bystander intervention programs and trainings which educate the campus community on this important topic. These programs showcase a comprehensive, institutional commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally supportive campus environment.
Features of the Student Focused Anti-Hazing Program
- Mandated for all students involved in Greek-affiliated organizations
- Defines hazing and explores the legal, physical, and academic consequences of it
- Emphasizes that consent does not make hazing acceptable
- Concludes with the Anti-Hazing Pledge
Features of the Employee Focused Anti-Hazing Program
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of hazing
- Outlines reporting responsibilities
- Addresses common rationalizations for hazing
- Highlights that employees are mandated reporters
Features of the Bystander Intervention Program
- Mandated for various student leaders, student groups, and resident assistants
- Provides five strategies to intervene as a bystander
- Lead students through case studies and "what would you do?" examples
- Empowers and encourages students to intervene when they see hazing and other problematic behaviors
These programs promote healthy involvement, encourage students to reject harmful traditions and adopt positive ones, and equip participants to respond when they witness or experience concerning behavior. By educating employees alongside students, the College encourages early intervention, enhance communication, and reinforce the College’s zero-tolerance on hazing.