Hazing Transparency Report
Towson University publicly reports all hazing violations by student groups from the past seven years that break University policy or the law.
Last Updated: May 2, 2025
Spring 2025
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Date of the incident: Jan. 5-8, 2025
Date the incident was reported: Jan. 24, 2025
Description of the incident: Prospective new members suffered physical abuse and were required to do calisthenics in extreme weather conditions in an underground process.
Date the investigation was initiated: Jan. 24, 2025
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: March 19, 2025
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: March 19, 2025
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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action in association with, encouragement of or complicity with another person whose behavior violates any policy
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endangering behavior that imperils or jeopardizes the health or safety of any person or persons
- Physical assault, causing physical harm to, or having unwanted physical contact with any person except in cases of self-defense. See definitions for self defense (PDF).
Accountability actions assigned: Suspension through March 19, 2030, reorganization plan at the conclusion of the suspension, hazing education upon reorganization.
Spring 2024
Towson University Models Incorporated (TUMI)
Date of the incident: Nov. 30, 2023
Date the incident was reported: Dec. 19, 2023
Description of the incident: Members were forced to wear extremely high heels and stand for hours during practices, while being yelled or cursed at by executive board members. The organization also mismanaged student dues.
Date the investigation was initiated: Feb. 1, 2024
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: March 5, 2024
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: March 5, 2024
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/SGA Financial Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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intentionally furnishing false or untruthful information to a university official
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unauthorized entry into, presence at or use of university property, facilities, systems or records
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Theft of property or services. This includes, but is not limited to, attempted theft, conspiracy to steal, knowing possession of stolen property, misappropriation of another’s property, extortion, blackmail, utilizing services without payment and embezzlement.
Accountability actions assigned: Suspension through March 5, 2029, probation for 1 year following suspension, reorganization plan.
Alpha Kappa Psi
Date of the incident: Fall 2023 New Member Process
Date the incident was reported: Nov. 7, 2023
Description of the incident: New members faced intensive testing on the chapter and its members, were pressured to dress a certain way and spent excessive time on fraternity activities.
Date the investigation was initiated: Dec. 19, 2023
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Jan. 30, 2024
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Jan. 30, 2024
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
Accountability actions assigned: Deferred suspension through May 31, 2025, hazing and decision making education, chapter must reach bronze CAP level or higher during period of deferred suspension.
Fall 2023
Zeta Beta Tau
Date of the incident: April 3, 2023
Date the incident was reported: Sept. 28, 2023
Description of the incident: New members were required to address brothers formally, complete fraternity quizzes in lineups, were offered alcohol and questioned about their clothing.
Date the investigation was initiated: Oct. 18, 2023
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Nov. 9, 2023
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Nov. 9, 2023
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age
Accountability actions assigned: Deferred suspension through January 1, 2025, review of new member process, alcohol and hazing education.
Fall 2022
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Date of the incident: Sept. 10, 2022 and during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 new member processes
Date the incident was reported: Sept. 12, 2022
Description of the incident: The organization recruited new members in violation of Fraternity and Sorority Life policies. An investigation found that four potential members were involved in a February 2022 car accident after being forced to travel during an incident involving physical abuse. This occurred while the fraternity was inactive and prohibited from recruiting.
Date the investigation was initiated: Sept. 14, 2022
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Oct. 20, 2022
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Oct. 20, 2022
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Expansion Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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endangering behavior that imperils or jeopardizes the health or safety of any person or persons
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Physical assault, causing physical harm to, or having unwanted physical contact with any person except in cases of self-defense. See definitions for self defense (PDF).
Accountability actions assigned: Suspension through Spring of 2027, exclusion of any current members if the organization reforms following the time of suspension, training of an alumni advisory board when the organization reforms, any reorganization efforts must be led by the national organization.
Fall 2021
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Date of the incident:
Date the incident was reported: Sept. 30, 2021
Description of the incident: New members were subjected to excessive alcohol use and emotional abuse, including blindfolding, yelling, confinement to complete tasks, forced calisthenics and performing chores and errands.
Date the investigation was initiated: Oct. 1, 2021
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Nov. 18, 2021
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Nov. 18, 2021
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age
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action in association with, encouragement of or complicity with another person whose behavior violates any policy
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endangering behavior that imperils or jeopardizes the health or safety of any person or persons
Accountability actions assigned: Deferred suspension through Nov. 17, 2022, Social Probation through Sept. 1, 2022, review of new member process, hazing education, oversight in planning a social event.
Chi Phi
Date of the incident: Fall 2019 semester
Date the incident was reported: Sept. 16, 2021
Description of the incident: New members were required to complete physical activities like wall sits, and engage in excessive alcohol consumption.
Date the investigation was initiated: Oct. 20, 2021
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Nov. 16, 2021
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Nov. 16, 2021
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Social Events Policy
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age
Accountability actions assigned: Probation and social probation through May 31, 2022, review of the new member process, chapter training through the national organization, risk management training.
Fall 2020
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Date of the incidents: Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters
Date the incident was reported: Oct. 10, 2020
Description of the incident: New members experienced verbal abuse, excessive alcohol use, forced consumption of unusual foods, physical exertion including calisthenics and sleeping on floors during mandatory overnights and were sent on a scavenger hunt in another city.
Date the investigation was initiated: Oct. 12, 2020
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Nov. 19, 2020
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Nov. 19, 2020
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Social Events Policy
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age
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uncooperative behavior and/or failure to comply with reasonable instructions of university officials acting in performance of their duties
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disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings or normal University operations, including University-sponsored activities or events
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endangering conduct that imperils or jeopardizes the health or safety of any person or persons
Accountability actions assigned: Suspension through May 23, 2025, exclusion of any current members if the organization reforms following the time of suspension, training of an alumni advisory board when the organization reforms, achievement of "bronze" CAP level or higher for 2 years after reformation, alcohol, and social risk education after reformation, probation for 1 year following reformation.
Kappa Sigma
Date of the incident: Sept. 25, 2020
Date the incident was reported: Sept. 27, 2020
Description of the incident: New members were forced to run errands, do degrading tasks, drink alcohol as a group, sleep on a cement floor and endure verbal abuse.
Date the investigation was initiated: Sept. 28, 2020
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Oct. 12, 2020
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Oct. 12, 2020
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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endangering behavior that imperils or jeopardizes the health or safety of any person or persons
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age.
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violation of the Hazing Policy (05-09.00)
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violation of other published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Intake or New Member Policy
Accountability actions assigned: Suspension through Dec. 19, 2025, exclusion of any current members if the organization reforms following the time of suspension, training of an alumni advisory board when the organization reforms, achievement of "bronze" CAP level or higher for 2 years after reformation, alcohol, and social risk education after reformation, probation for 1 year following reformation.
Spring 2020
Alpha Omicron Pi
Date of the incident: March 4, 2020
Date the incident was reported: March 5, 2020
Description of the incident: Sisters intimidated and yelled at new members. New members were forced to follow sisters on social media without being given their handles.
Date the investigation was initiated: March 5, 2020
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: April 13, 2020
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: April 13, 2020
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of published Towson University regulations and policies/Hazing (05-09.00)
Accountability actions assigned: Probation through March 1, 2021, hazing education and programming, review new member process
Alpha Kappa Psi
Date of the incident: March 3, 2020
Date the incident was reported: March 4, 2020
Description of the incident: A student disrupted an event to complete a hazing related activity.
Date the investigation was initiated: March 17, 2020
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: April 13, 2020
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: April 13, 2020
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of published Towson University regulations and policies/Hazing (05-09.00)
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disruption or obstruction fo teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings or normal University operations, including university-sponsored activities or events
Accountability actions assigned: Probation through Dec. 18, 2020, social probation, review of the new member process, hazing education
Fall 2019
Alpha Xi Delta
Date of the incident: Various events during the spring 2019 new member process.
Date the incident was reported: Oct. 5, 2019
Description of the incident: Mandatory off-campus events required new members to pass unrelated quizzes, sit in silence for extended periods, endure yelling and pass around alcohol.
Date the investigation was initiated: Oct. 7, 2019
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: Nov. 14, 2019
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: Nov. 14, 2019
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of published Towson University regulations and policies/Hazing (05-09.00)
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violation of published Towson University regulations and policies/Fraternity and Sorority Life Social Events Policy
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providing or otherwise making available an alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age
Accountability actions assigned: Deferred suspension through June 1, 2020, probation through Jan. 1, 2021, social probation through May 29, 2020, additional meetings with Fraternity and Sorority Life for social events through March 1, 2021.
Spring 2019
Lambda Kappa Tau
Date of the incident: Through the recruitment and new member process during Spring 2019, Fall 2018, and Spring 2018.
Date the incident was reported: March 11, 2019
Description of the incident: The organization engaged in hazing involving hosting events where underage students were served alcohol and drugs were present.
Date the investigation was initiated: March 27, 2019
Date the investigation concluded with a finding that hazing occurred: April 23, 2019
Date the organization was notified of the outcome: April 23, 2019
Policy(s) the organization was found responsible for violating:
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violation of published Towson University regulations and policies/Hazing (05-09.00)
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possession or use of illegal drugs, unauthorized controlled substances or drug paraphernalia.
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possession or use of alcoholic beverages by any person under 21 years of age.
Accountability actions assigned: Constitutional revisions, organization name modification, revision of recruitment and new member process, probation for 12 months, social probation for 6 months, regular meetings with Student Activities, educational workshops on drugs, alcohol and hazing.