Student Organization Conduct

In compliance with the Tucker Hipps Transparency Law and with an expectation of overall transparency for organizational conduct at the College of Charleston, information regarding all Registered Organizations’ conduct violations specific to alcohol, drugs, hazing, sexual assault and physical assault can be found below. 

For organizations to enjoy certain rights and privileges they must be registered with the College of Charleston.

The College’s Statement on Unregistered Organizations provides the expectations around having a registered status.

Registered organizations can be found through the Office of Student Involvement.

Statement on Unregistered Organizations

An organization, regardless of national affiliation, that is not registered through the College of Charleston, is considered an unregistered organization. Unregistered organizations are not affiliated with the College of Charleston and do not enjoy the rights and privileges of registered organizations. They do not receive support, advisement, funding or management from the College of Charleston, and do not follow the College’s code of conduct and Risk Management Policies. At one time, these organizations may have been registered, but violations of the College policy may have resulted in their loss of recognition.

In addition to subjecting themselves to risky behaviors, students who join unregistered organizations will not have access to the privileges that members of registered organizations can enjoy. This could include (but is not limited to): leadership development opportunities, reserving space on campus, access to funding through the College, and the ability to represent the organization at College sponsored programs and events (Orientation, Accepted Students Weekend, etc.). Registered Organizations are prohibited from affiliating and socializing with unregistered organizations. This includes co-hosting events either on or off campus.

The following organizations are currently unable to have a registered status with the College of Charleston:

Alpha Epsilon Pi

Pi Kappa Alpha

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Zeta Beta Tau

Findings of Violations

*Reported Incidents for the 2025-2026 academic year are updated periodically. As each reported incident is reported, this page will provide all updates for organizations found in violation. This document is not reflective of incidents currently under active investigation. Incidents that have been resolved through a formal process appear on this report after the decision-making phase has concluded.
  • Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Term Year

    No findings report to report.

  • Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Term Year

    Spring 2025

    Alpha Phi Alpha

    Description:  Off campus event hosted with alcohol present 
    Reported Date: March 15, 2025 
    Incident Date:  March 15, 2025 
    Interim Measure:  Cease and Desist from Chapter Headquarters issued on March 19, 2025 
    Resolution Date:  4/22/25 
    Outcomes/Sanctions:   In Violation 
    Chapter Sanctions:  

    • Social Probation 
    • Fine 
    • risk management certification required by all members 
    • University alcohol and substance abuse trainings 
    • educational video on alcohol and drug abuse and prioritization of purposeful programming 

    Zeta Beta Tau

    Description: Alleging Hazing of New Members
    Reported Date: January 30, 2025
    Incident Date: September 17, 2024 
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist issued on February 3, 2025
    Resolution Date: February 18, 2025
    Outcomes/Sanctions:  In Violation 
    Chapter Sanctions: Chapter closed by Fraternity Headquarters on February 18, 2025

    Delta Tau Delta  

    Description: Alleging Hazing of new members in the fraternity 
    Reported Date: March 17, 2025
    Incident Date: March 17, 2025
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist issued on March 24, 2025
    Resolution Date: Organizational Conduct in process 
    Outcomes/Sanctions: In Violation 
    Chapter Sanctions:

    • Membership Review 
    • Review of Alumni Supervisory Committee Members 
    • Revision of New Member Education Program 
    • Chapter Redevelopment Program  

    Fall 2024

    Delta Tau Delta  

    Description: Alleging hazing of new members in the fraternity 
    Reported Date: September 10, 2024 
    Incident Date: September 9, 2024 
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist issued on September 10, 2024 
    Resolution Date: Organizational Conduct in process 
    Outcomes/Sanctions: In Violation 
    Chapter Sanctions:
    • Headquarters put organization on Chapter Operational Suspension 
    • Immediate Initiation of New Members 
    • Alumni Supervisory Committee (ASC) to oversee all aspects of chapter operation and management.  
    • Membership Review 
    • Revision of New Member Education Program 
    • Chapter Redevelopment Program 

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon 

    Description: Intoxication from a party organization was hosting.   
    Reported Date: September 20, 2024 
    Incident Date: September 19, 2024 
    Resolution Date: November 8, 2024 
    Outcomes/Sanctions: 
    • Organizational Suspension to May 16, 2025 
    • Privileges Revoked until May 15, 2026 
    • Deferred Expulsion until May 14, 2027 
    • National Headquarters has closed this chapter.

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon  

    Description: Alleged hazing of new members 
    Reported Date: November 11, 2024 
    Incident Date: October 2024 
    Resolution Date: January 13, 2025 
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist order in place by the College and the National Headquarters
    Outcomes/Sanctions: National Headquarters has closed this chapter.

    Pi Kappa Alpha 

    Description: Alleged Hazing of New Members 
    Reported Date: October 11, 2024 
    Incident Date: October 9, 2024 
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist issued on January 30, 2025
    Resolution Date: February 28, 2025
    Outcomes/Sanctions:  In Violation 
    Chapter Sanctions: 

    • Suspension of organizational recognition until May 11, 2026 
    • Letter from executive board due February 27, 2026 
    • Conduct Probation until May 15, 2027 
    • Privileges Revoked until May 15, 2027  
    • Membership Review 
    • Chapter Redevelopment plan 
  • Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Term Year

    SPRING 2024

    Alpha Tau Omega

    Description: The organization was alleged to have engaged in alcohol-related hazing. After an investigation, no evidence was found to support the allegations.
    Reported Date: February 13, 2024
    Incident Date: Spring 2024
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist
    Resolution Date: March 29, 2024

    Pi Kappa Phi

    Description: The organization was alleged to have hazed new members through participation in line ups, sleep deprivation, personal servitude, physical assault and forced consumption of non-alcohol drinks.
    Reported Date: January 30, 2024
    Resolution Date: February 26, 2024; In Violation

    Outcomes/Sanctions

    Chapter Sanctions 

    • Probation until May 31, 2025.
    • Suspension of Events with Alcohol through May 31, 2024
    • Creation of an Environment in Compliance with the Risk Management Policy by the Executive Council and Risk Management Chairman.
    • Membership Review completed no later than March 30, 2024, and results by April 15th, 2024.
    • Initiation of the Spring 2024 Associate Members will include the presence of the Chapter Advisor, a new member of the Council of Advisors, a designated alumnus, or a representative of the national staff.
    • Revision of the Associate Member Education Program to include written associate member activities.
    • Monetary Fine/Special Assessment of $100 per member on the roster following the membership review.
    • Council of Advisors Recruitment and Training of three total advisors.

    Alpha Chapter Remedial Action Plan 

    • National Leadership Events – Supreme Chapter 2024 (send two (2) delegates)
    • Membership Reaffirmation Programming required with National Headquarters staff by April 15, 2024.
    • Officers Required to Live in the Chapter Facility and make appropriate amendments to bylaws by August 1, 2024.
    • Meetings with the Fraternity & Sorority Life Staff weekly.
    • National Headquarters Staff Visits once each semester.
    • Monthly Virtual Calls throughout the probationary period with a Pi Kappa Phi staff member.
    • Review of Remedial Action Plan with National Staff and College Staff prior to August 2024 and January 2025.

    Women's Club Rugby

    Description: The organization is alleged to have hazed new members through acts of servitude and required hosting and or attendance of events with unlawful possession of alcohol and controlled substances.
    Reported Date: February 2024
    Incident Date: Fall 2023
    Interim Measure: Cease and Desist issued 3/4/24
    Resolution Date: August 29, 2024
    Outcomes/Sanctions:

    • Suspension until December 13, 2024
    • Letter from Executive Board outlining violations and action plan
    • Conduct probation until May 15, 2026
    • Privileges revoked until May 9, 2025
    • Scheduled check-ins monthly with club advisor from December 14, 2024 until May 15, 2026

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon

    Description: This organization is alleged to have engaged in reckless behavior resulting in damage to a private property.
    Reported Date: April 2024
    Incident Date: April 2024
    Resolution Date: July 19, 2024, In Violation
    Outcomes/Sanctions: 

    • Deferred Suspension to May 29, 2026 
    • Privileges Revoked to May 30, 2025

    Sigma Chi

    Description: The organization is alleged to have hazed new members through participation in line ups, personal servitude, forced physical activities, and forced consumption of unlawful substances.
    Reported Date: May 2024
    Incident Date: Fall 2021
    Interim Measure: Interim Suspension for Chapter until further notice; the Chapter is not allowed to function as an organization which prohibits recruitment, meetings, and activities and events on or off-campus. Investigation on-going.
    Resolution Date: Organizational Conduct in progress

    FALL 2023

    Alpha Tau Omega

    Description: Hazing involving forced alcohol
    Reported Date: September 28, 2023, by ATO Headquarters from online hotline report
    Cease and Desist letter issued to chapter: September 28, 2023; ATO led investigation
    Resolution Date: Alpha Tau Omega HQ investigation determined misuse of alcohol (not forced) at a recruitment bid day event.
    Outcomes/Sanctions: December 4, 2023; ATO sent sanctions letter to chapter on October 25, 2023 without notifying the College. College lifted Cease and Desist on December 5, 2023
    • Executive Board will review ATO alcohol policy with chapter with proof of attendance by 90% of members sent to ATO HQ Director of Health and Safety by December 1, 2023
    • Completion of Alcohol EDU online training module by 90% of membership
    • Membership Education chair review the chapter’s health and safety plan with the ATO HQ Director of Health and Safety. Must be complete before any new member events are held.
    • Executive Board must conduct an officer transition retreat prior to January 15, 2023. The retreat must involve the creation of a new recruitment plan for new members and bid day. The plan will have to be approved by the ATO Board of Trustees.
    • Meet with College of Charleton Division of Student Affairs leadership prior to the retreat.
    • Health and Safety fee(over $8,000) will be assessed if the above sanctions are not completed or if there are further violations of policy

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon

    Description: Hazing; the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters has not shared a copy of the incident report)
    Reported Date: November 6, 2023
    Resolution Date: November 6, 2023 (investigation was completed by Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters before the College received notification of any incident and or allegations reported)

    OUTCOMES/SANCTIONS

    Investigation and Chapter Sanctions handled by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters

    • Probation: the Chapter is on Probation until December 31, 2025

    Behavioral Sanctions 

    • Fine In Abeyance: If the Chapter Collegiate fails to comply with any terms of its probation, the Chapter Collegiate will be assessed a fine of $100/member on their Fraternity invoice.
    • Health & Safety Fee Surcharge: The Chapter Collegiate’s health and safety fee will incur a 25% incident surcharge for as long as the Chapter is on probation.

    Developmental & Educational Sanctions

    • Membership Review: The Supreme Council may authorize a membership review of the Chapter
    • Collegiate members to be conducted by alumni appointed by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Supreme Council (Board of Directors). All Chapter Collegiate members would be required to participate in the membership review. During this membership review, members may be summarily expelled, suspended, placed on probation, fined, reprimanded, or any combination thereof.

    Chapter Redevelopment Retreat

    All Chapter Collegiate members must attend a multi-day chapter redevelopment retreat conducted by Fraternity Service Center staff members and alumni. The retreat will culminate with the Chapter Collegiate creating and agreeing to a comprehensive redevelopment framework, which will be incorporated into these developmental and educational sanctions.

    • Leadership School: The Chapter Collegiate must send at least two (2) members to Leadership School, which will be held January 4 - 7 in Orange County, California.
    • Ritual Academy: The Chapter Collegiate must send at least (2) members to Ritual Academy, which will be held August 2-4, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois.
    • Health and Safety Review and Minerva’s Shield: The Chapter Collegiate must review Minerva’s Shield with their Chapter Service Consultant by February 1, 2024
    • Hazing Prevention Event: The Chapter Collegiate must have 80% attendance for a hazing prevention/bystander intervention workshop (provided by the Office of the Dean of Students) by the end of the Spring semester 2024
    • Online Education modules: The Chapter Collegiate must participate in the following modules with 85% completion from the Chapter before the Chapter can have any events:
      • Hazing Awareness and Prevention for New Members, Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Existing Members, Bystander Intervention

    Student Government Association

    Description: Empty alcohol bottles found in the Student Government Association on-campus office
    Reported: September 30
    Resolution Date: October 19, 2023
    Outcomes/Sanctions:
    • Therapy Assistance Online Alcohol module and show proof of completion of the module.
    • Reflection paper. Topic: As a member who is serving in an elected position what does it mean to be a role model to other students? What harm do you think this incident has caused and how could it affect your role in this elected position?
    • As a team write a letter of apology to leadership of the Division of Student Affairs