Training and Education

Mandatory Programs

Annual Hazing Prevention Training for WSU Employees

All WSU faculty and staff (including students, temp hourly, and graduate students) are required to complete the Hazing Prevention course within the first six months of hire, then annually afterward. Staff and faculty can access the training through Precipio 

The goal of these courses are to assist WSU in maintaining a safe and respectful working and learning environment. It defines hazing, identifies key WSU Executive Policies addressing these topics, gives examples of “look-fors” for managers when supervising staff, and provides links to resources available to help in cases of alleged hazing incidents. The training also highlights employee and supervisor responsibilities when hazing misconduct is reported or observed.

Current Student Training: Hazing and Hosting

All incoming and transfer students, undergraduate, graduate, and professional, on all WSU campuses must be made available a Hazing Prevention Course. Hazing & Hosting is a state-law-specific course that emphasizes personal responsibility for both hazing and social hosting as it relates to underage drinking. This course will help students identify the various forms of hazing that can occur and how and when to file a report. See how to access and complete the course here. 

Additional Opportunities

  • Peer Health Education Workshop: Cougs Against Hazing: An Introduction

    Health Education offers a variety of workshops to support student health, happiness, safety, and success. Our health education staff and student peer educators can facilitate workshops for all types of campus groups like residence halls, Greek organizations, student groups, or classes.

    Workshops must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Workshops are generally 60 minutes in length with interactive activities and discussion. Facilitators are available starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending no later than 8:00 p.m. Submit a workshop Request

    Complete a workshop request to bring a specific mental or emotional health topic of interest to your group, class, or event.

  • WSU Hazing Prevention Week

    WSU hosts Hazing Prevention Week to help raise awareness of hazing’s negative effects, promote its prevention and encourage students to stand up against it. This is part of National Hazing Prevention Week at a time that best serves our students.

    Events and information will be posted on our WSU Hazing Prevention Week Page.

  • Healthy Group Activities

    For many groups, initiations and bonding rituals are important to creating a sense of community among members. Initiations and other activities are fine as long as they are voluntary and don't involve any hazing behaviors.

    If your group is looking for a way to connect, try one of these activities: 

    • Have new members opt into playing a favorite sport or activity (for example, frisbee or video games) against current members, with no penalties for losing 
    • Host a talent show 
    • Try the UREC challenge course 
    • Participate in a service project together (get ideas from CCE)
    • Host a quiz night to review knowledge about your organization's history and values (with no penalties for incorrect answers)

    Remember: a healthy group bonding activity does not cause physical, emotional, or mental harm and is completely optional.

    See the student handbook for additional resources.