Hazing practices are closely guarded secrets within organizations
Pursuant to Section 3 of the Stop Campus Hazing Act of 2024 (Public Law No:118-173),New Mexico State University publishes and distributes this report of hazing violations and the organizations disciplined. The information below includes the name of the student organization, the dates (if known) of the hazing behavior, the date such behavior was reported the University, the dates of investigation and when the organization was found responsible, and a description of the findings. The information also includes whether any findings of hazing involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs and the date(s) the University provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation. Reports of Hazing that did not result in finding of responsibility are not included. The University will maintain this information and provide any updates bi-annually.
Annual statistics on hazing are available in the University's Annual Security Report. Please note that hazing statistics will be included beginning with the 2026 report (issued in 2027). Hazing statistics include incident reports that meet the federal definition of hazing in Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1092(f)(6)(A)). Such statistics do not reflect actual findings of hazing behavior, which are included in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
*Updated August 15, 2026
| Date in which Hazing Incident was alleged to have occurred: | March 11, 2026 |
| Date the investigation into the incident was initiated: | April 23, 2026 |
| Date in which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred: | August 3, 2026 |
| Date in which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation: | August 25, 2026 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident: | During the fraternity's business meeting and after business had concluded:
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| University Findings: | Upon conclusion of the conduct process, Pi Kappa Alpha (PKA) was found responsible for:
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| University Sanctions or Court Fines: |
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There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
| Date in which Hazing Incident was alleged to have occurred: | October 25, 2024 |
| Date the investigation into the incident was initiated: | November 26, 2024 |
| Date in which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred: | December 19, 2024 |
| Date in which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation: | February 21, 2025 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident: | During the fraternity's retreat near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, in the Fall 2024 semester, new members were required to participate in activities that included:
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| University Findings: | Upon conclusion of the conduct process, Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) was found responsible for:
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| University Sanctions or Court Fines: |
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There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
NMSU's Office of Institutional Equity adjudicated this case. As such, certain details and information may not be available through this website.
| Date in which Hazing Incident was alleged to have occurred: | November 2022 |
| Date the investigation into the incident was initiated: | January 2023 |
| Date in which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred: | N/A; NMSU OIE adjudicated the case. |
| Date in which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation: | N/A; NMSU OIE adjudicated the case. |
| General Description of Hazing Incident: | In early January 2023, individuals affiliated with the Men's Basketball program alleged that several incidents of hazing had occurred from Fall 2022 through January 2023. The Office of Institutional Equity investigated the case with assistance from the Dean of Students Office.
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| University Findings: | N/A |
| University Sanctions or Court Fines: | The Men's Basketball program was suspended for the remainder of the season. |
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
| Date in which Hazing Incident was alleged to have occurred: | November 4, 2021 |
| Date the investigation into the incident was initiated: | December 9, 2021 |
| Date in which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred: | January 18, 2022 |
| Date in which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation: | January 25, 2022 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident: | During the Fall 2021 semester, new members were required to carry objects called “buddies.” If members forgot or lost their “buddy,” the object increased in size. Carrying a “buddy” was described as part of a lesson in responsibility and brotherhood. |
| University Findings: | Upon conclusion of the conduct process, Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) was found responsible for:
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There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
There were no hazing violations found among NMSU-recognized organizations.
| Date in which Hazing Incident was alleged to have occurred: | November 9, 2019 |
| Date the investigation into the incident was initiated: | November 10, 2019 |
| Date in which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred: | December 11, 2019 |
| Date in which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation: | December 20, 2019 |
| General Description of Hazing Incident: | During an unapproved off-campus retreat:
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| University Findings: | Upon conclusion of the conduct process, Kappa Sigma (KS) was found responsible for:
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| University Sanctions or Court Fines: | Kappa Sigma was dismissed as a recognized student organization at New Mexico State University through the Fall 2024 semester. |
