Reporting Hazing

Importance of Preserving Information

In cases of hazing, it is important for a person who may have been subjected to such conduct (“complainant”) to seek immediate medical attention to determine the presence of physical injury, and, if the Complainant later decides to pursue legal options, to obtain evidence to assist in criminal prosecution or a civil action.

Additionally, any documentation (photos, videos) of the allegation(s) that exist should be preserved.

Where and How to Report the Incident

Any person having knowledge of, or who wants to self-report any activity or conduct which may constitute hazing is encouraged to do so and can report their concerns to the WVU Potomac State College Police Department at 304-788-6931.

Allegations of hazing can also be reported to the PSC Office of Student Conduct (304-788-6910) or PSC-OSC@mail.wvu.edu; or the WVU Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance (304-293-5600). 

A Clery CSA reporting form found here: go.wvu.edu/CSAreport can be used to report Hazing for inclusion into the WVU Annual Security Report, but, if you wish to report the incident for investigation, please use one of the aforementioned reporting structures.

Any allegation of hazing will be referred to the WVU Potomac State College Office of Student Conduct for review, investigation, and sanctioning, when applicable. In cases where the WVU PSC PD were not the initial report takers, the Office of Student Conduct will share the complaint with WVU PSC PD for investigation, and, after investigation, WVU PSC PD will file criminal charges, when applicable.