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Procedure for Hazing Policy 530

Effective Date: 05/20/2025

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Procedures 

How to Report

Reports of alleged Hazing can be filed directly through UM’s Office of Community Standards, using any of the following options: 

  • Online Form:  
  • Phone: (406) 243-5080 
  • Visit our office: 101 Turner Hall 
  • Mail: Send to:

Office of Community Standards 

101 Turner Hall 

Missoula, MT 59812 

Reports can also be made to any Campus Security Authority (CSA).  

Investigation 

When a student or student organization is accused of hazing, the matter is investigated pursuant to the same method used to investigate other potential Student Code of Conduct violations. Upon receiving a report, a staff member in Community Standards reviews the information contained in the report and begins the investigatory process. A full outline of the process is included in the Student Code of Conduct (see section 5.2. Procedures for General Misconduct).   

If University employees are accused of hazing, Community Standards or other appropriate office, along with Human Resources, reviews the information contained in the report and, when appropriate, coordinates the investigation process.  

Depending on the nature of the conduct reported, in some instances other University policies may apply in addition to this Policy. 

Prevention and Awareness 

UM has a strong, coordinated program of targeted educational events, materials, and programs addressing violence prevention, awareness, bystander intervention, and risk reduction.