Training and Education
Preventing hazing requires intentional, ongoing education that reaches students, employees, and campus leaders across the Washington State University system. WSU’s training and education efforts are designed to promote shared responsibility, increase awareness, strengthen early intervention, and support a campus culture grounded in safety, respect, and accountability.
WSU’s training approach is aligned with state law and the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, which requires institutions to provide campus‑wide hazing prevention and education programs and to make related policies and reporting processes publicly available. Mandatory training helps ensure students and employees understand what hazing is, how it may occur, their responsibilities to report concerns, and the resources available for support.
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 Resources
Materials
- Download the WSU Hazing Prevention bulletin board kit.
- Training PowerPoint Presentation
- Download a PDF version of the Hazing Prevention Handout. We also have graphics you can use on social media, zoom, and email: square, vertical story/reel, and banner image.
