SUNY Oswego encourages the reporting of incidents of hazing and takes every report seriously. We investigate all reports diligently and thoroughly in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Individuals found responsible for committing, soliciting, encouraging, directing, aiding, or recklessly permitting hazing to occur will be subject to disciplinary sanctions that could range from educational outcomes to suspension or expulsion.
Reporting Hazing
Reporting Methods
Don’t be a bystander when it comes to hazing. You can file an Incident Report with the Office of Student Conduct or report hazing to any of the following:
- Office of Dean of Students at [email protected]
- Student Engagement and Leadership at [email protected]
- University Police at 315-312-5555
Private and Confidential Reporting
SUNY Oswego will respect the privacy of reporters but cannot guarantee confidentiality for hazing reports. The information you provide to a non-confidential resource will be relayed only as necessary to investigate and/or seek a resolution and/or to comply with other appropriate University policies and procedures, and any federal, state, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations. The University will limit the disclosure as much as possible, even if the institution determines that the request for confidentiality cannot be honored.
Offices and officials who are confidential resources will not report to law enforcement or university officials without a complainant/reporting party's permission, except for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency. SUNY Oswego offices that are considered confidential are as follows:
- Mary Walker Health
- Counseling Services Center
After a Report is Received
Investigation Process
After a report is received, the Director of Student Conduct will quickly review the submission and determine the next appropriate actions. If a report is criminal in nature, University Police and/or local law enforcement will be contacted. SUNY Oswego will also conduct its own investigation to prevent a recurrence of the alleged hazing and to determine if there are potential violations of the Student Code of Conduct and/or any other applicable processes depending upon the nature of the complaint.
Retaliation Prevention
No person may intimidate, threaten, coerce or discriminate against any individual because the individual made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Hazing Policy and Procedure. Complaints alleging retaliation may be filed with the Office of Student Conduct and/or Human Resources. Any reports of retaliation involving an employee covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement will be addressed through the appropriate processes.
Amnesty Policy
The University recognizes that students may be reluctant to report hazing activity due to a fear of potential consequences for their own conduct. Therefore, a student who acts in good faith to report activity that may fall within the definition of hazing and who cooperates fully as a witness in the investigation and student conduct process may not be subject to student conduct sanctions related to their own participation in hazing behavior, as determined by the University in its sole discretion.
If this is an emergency or someone is in danger, call University Police at 315-312-5555.
Organizational Misconduct Form
Office of Student Conduct
501 Culkin Hall
Oswego, NY 13126
Hours
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Summer Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm