Student Handbook

To ensure a safe and respectful environment for all members of the University of Maine (UMaine) community, we have a comprehensive Hazing Policy. The purpose of this policy is to explicitly prohibit hazing, establish clear procedures and reporting guidelines, define hazing, and protect the rights of students involved with groups and organizations at UMaine. This policy applies to all UMaine students, faculty, staff, and anyone involved with any UMaine club, athletic team, organization, association, program, or activity under the auspices of UMaine, regardless of their student status, and includes both recognized and unrecognized groups.

All forms of hazing are prohibited by UMaine both on and off campus. Hazing is defined as any activity without reasonable or legitimate educational value expected of someone joining a group or to maintain their status in a group that humiliates, degrades, or risks emotional, psychological, and/or physical harm, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate. This includes actions that intentionally or recklessly put any student or anyone at risk. Violation of this policy is a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action. Suspected violations should be reported to the Director of Community Standards, Rights and Responsibilities at 207.581.1409 or the University of Maine Police at 207.581.4040. In emergency situations, please call 911. You can find the full details of our hazing policies and reporting procedures on the UMS Statements on Hazing Policy and Research Informed Hazing Prevention Programs website.