Max Gruver Act Hazing Report

At Augusta University, we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students. In compliance with Georgia Senate Bill 85, the "Max Gruver Act," we publicly disclose all administrative adjudications of hazing or hazing-related convictions.

As of July 1, 2021, whenever a student organization is found responsible for violating our Student Code of Conduct's Hazing Policy (Section 3.12 - Hazing), we will publish:

  • The name of the organization involved.
  • The date(s) of the incident.
  • A description of the findings, sanctions, adjudications, and convictions related to hazing for any individual or organization.

This information is posted within 15 calendar days of a final decision or conviction and remains public for at least five years.

What is Hazing?

Hazing is defined as any conduct, on or off campus, that goes beyond the normal expectations of an organization's purpose and:

  • Endangers a student's mental or physical health or safety as a condition of joining a group.
  • Is severe or widespread enough to interfere with academic responsibilities.
  • Is any intentional, negligent, or reckless action that causes pain, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment, regardless of whether the participant agreed to it.

If you witness or are aware of hazing on the Augusta University campus, we urge you to submit an incident report. All submissions are handled with the strictest confidence. Your willingness to report these acts is crucial in helping us stop hazing and maintain a safe environment for everyone in our community.

Report A Hazing Incident

New Reporting Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, in accordance with the "Stop Campus Hazing Act," Augusta University will also begin collecting comprehensive statistics on hazing incidents. This data will be published in our Max Gruver Act Hazing Report.

The report, which will be available starting July 1, 2025, and updated twice a year, will include:

  • All data required by the Max Gruver Act.
  • The date the investigation began.
  • The date the investigation concluded.
  • The date the student organization was notified of a hazing violation.

We are dedicated to preventing hazing and ensuring transparency in all related matters.

Required Disclosure

2020-2021

  • No cases to report.

2021-2022

  • No cases to report.

2022-2023

  • No cases to report.

2023-2024

  • No cases to report.

2024-2025

  • No cases to report.

2025-2026

  • One case to report:

Organization: Pi Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Investigation began on October 27, 2025.  Final investigative report completed January 8, 2026.

Dates of Incidents: Various instances beginning Summer 2025 and lasting through September 2025.

General Description: Several claims of hazing were submitted to the University by a reporter on Friday, October 24, 2025.  A panel of the Student Conduct Board determined the following findings:

  • At least one individual who was interested in joining the organization was physically struck by another person.
  • Interested students were required to clean the apartment of a current member.
  • Interested students were required to purchase food for current members.
  • Unauthorized meetings involving students interested in joining the organization took place at an off-campus residence, outside of an approved membership process.
  • Interested students were required to memorize information outside of what is required by the approved membership process.
  • Interested students were required to wear particular attire inconsistent with the approved membership process.

Findings: Organization was found responsible for the following Code of Conduct charges:

  • Hazing and
  • Endangering the Safety of Other.

Organization Notified: The organization was notified of the Student Conduct Board’s decision on February 13, 2026