All forms of hazing activities that are defined as hazing shall be banned. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off campus premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities and situations included, but are not limited to, use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on or off campus, wearing public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the Board of Regents, ABAC, and Georgia state law.

In compliance with the Georgia SB 85 “Max Gruver Act,” beginning July 1, 2021, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will publicly disclose administrative adjudications of hazing or hazing-related convictions. This information will be posted within 15 calendar days of final adjudication or public notice of conviction and remain posted for a period of not less than five years. Records will include the name of any school organization involved, date(s) of occurrence, as well as a description of specific hazing-related findings, sanctions, adjudications, and convictions for any person or school organization.