Hazing Policy and support
Hazing is not tolerated at San Jacinto College. Please review the College's policies and available support resources.
What is Hazing?
Prohibited Acts (Hazing):
Any actions taken to initiate, admit, affiliate with, or remain in a student group
or organization that cause or are intended to cause physical or emotional harm, discomfort,
or that humiliate, degrade, or demean another person are strictly prohibited. This
includes formal and informal actions. It also applies regardless of the location,
the intent of those involved, or whether the participants consent.
Although hazing typically relates to a person’s initiation into or affiliation with a student group or organization, a hazing violation may be found even without direct evidence that participation was a condition of membership. Hazing is a violation of this Code of Conduct and is also prohibited under Texas law (Texas Education Code §§ 37.151 and 51.936).
Hazing includes, but is not limited to:
- Striking a student, abandoning a student in an unfamiliar location, blindfolding a student or tying a student’s hands or planning hazing activities to be performed by others
- Forced consumption of any food, alcohol, drugs, or any other substance
- Forced physical activity, such as calisthenics
- Deprivation of food or sleep
- Any activity that is intended to subject the individual to embarrassment or humiliation
Hazing Support Resources
If you are the victim of hazing and would like to file a complaint, please complete the hazing reporting form.
If you have experienced any form of hazing and would like to speak with someone, please email student.support@sjcd.edu. For immediate help, please contact the San Jacinto Police department.
San Jac is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment. In accordance with Texas Education Code § 51.936 and institutional policy, we publish a campus hazing transparency report each reporting period.
Hazing Investigations: For the reporting period of July 1 - December 31, 2025, San Jacinto College has no hazing investigations or incidents to report.
Additional Resources
San Jacinto College offers the Student Leadership Program, known as SJC Lead. This is a comprehensive initiative designed to develop leadership skills and support student success in both the classroom and future careers. To learn more about SJC Lead, email sanjacsea@sjcd.edu.
San Jacinto College offers the Student Leadership Program, known as SJC Lead. This is a comprehensive initiative designed to develop leadership skills and support student success in both the classroom and future careers. To learn more about SJC Lead, email sanjacsea@sjcd.edu.
San Jacinto College offers bystander intervention training. This program gives students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about patterns of violence, educate themselves on methods of preventing violence, and discover ways to stop violence as a bystander. To sign up for bystander intervention training, email sanjacsea@sjcd.edu or call 281-998-6150.
San Jacinto College offers three training sessions for student organizations.
- Officer training is required on an annual basis for leaders of student organizations. This training provides club leaders with information and guidelines to be successful in their roles.
- Advisor training is also required on an annual basis for student club advisors. This training provides advisors with information on how to be effective guides, allies, and mentors.
- Risk management training is a state-mandated, annual training that 80 percent of each student organization must complete. To embark on a club-related trip, all organization members must take this training.
To sign up for these trainings, please email sanjacsea@sjcd.edu or call 281-998-6150.
Contact Us
San Jac Police Department
Phones: (281) 476-9128 or (281) 476-1820
Campus phones: Dial 5555
