McGill Policy on Hazing and Inappropriate Initiation Practices
McGill University forbids hazing and any other form of inappropriate student initiation activity on property owned or occupied by the University, or in a University context. Hazing is defined as any activity expected of anyone as an explicit or implicit condition of initiation or entry to, affiliation with, or continuing association or membership with a group or organization, that humiliates, degrades, abuses, threatens, or endangers another, regardless of the person's willingness to take part. As per Senate approval, hazing and inappropriate initiation activity will be regarded as Non-academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (for example, but not limited to Article 8). Depending on the context and circumstances, hazing also constitutes harassment or sexual harassment under the Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination Prohibited by the Law.
Hazing activities are potentially and frequently illegal. If any person's or group's human or property rights are violated through an initiation activity then such activity constitutes hazing. This Policy on Hazing and Inappropriate Initiation Practices applies to all types of activities including orientations for academic, athletic, and non-athletic activities and programs and can be found
here for you to review.
McGill University insists that all students be welcomed to all activities by means of positive group- and team-building activities that respect the dignity, safety, and well-being of individuals, including their right to participate voluntarily without any pressure.
