Hazing Prevention

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students.

TCL has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of hazing — whether in student organizations, or other campus-affiliated groups. Hazing in any form is strictly prohibited.

Definition of Hazing

“Hazing” means the wrongful striking, laying open hand upon, threatening with violence, or offering to do bodily harm by a superior student to a subordinate student with intent to punish or injure the subordinate student, or other unauthorized treatment by the superior student of a subordinate student of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting or humiliating nature.

Reporting 

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report any suspected hazing activities immediately. Reports can be made through the following channels:

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