Consistent with the mission, vision, and values of NC State, the university is committed to promoting an environment where students’ participation in student organizations, clubs, and athletic teams is free from hazing. NC State prohibits hazing by any member of the university community and retaliation against any person reporting hazing or participating in any investigation or disciplinary proceeding involving hazing. 

The Code of Student Conduct explicitly prohibits hazing by students, and misconduct involving hazing will be pursued following NC State’s Student Discipline Procedures. In addition,  hazing is a crime in North Carolina. For students, engaging in criminal hazing or aiding and abetting another student in hazing is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. Starting December 1, 2025, student hazing violations are punishable as a Class A1 misdemeanor. In addition, as of December 1, 2025, it is a Class I Felony for school personnel to engage in criminal hazing or to aid or abet others in hazing at a school or university. Incidents that may qualify as criminal hazing will be referred to law enforcement. See applicable law and regulations on the University Statement on Hazing page.