Indiana University and Sigma Chi Fraternity leadership agreed on a chapter suspension following an investigation into “significant hazing concerns.”
An IU spokesperson confirmed the fraternity may return to campus in August 2028. To do so, the chapter must meet IU’s requirements, the spokesperson said, including the expectations outlined in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life Extension Policy.
The suspension comes after IU investigated hazing complaints.
“This decision is in the interest of the health, safety, and wellbeing of the chapter members and the campus community,” the spokesperson said.
Hazing is prohibited at IU, and it is illegal in Indiana. The Office of Student Life allows anonymous reporting, and the Office of Student Conduct investigates hazing and other instances of misconduct.
Sigma Chi was placed on cease and desist in November 2024, an interim measure to stop operations if there’s an immediate threat or investigation. The fraternity said on its website it took the order “with the utmost seriousness.”
“We are fully cooperating with the university's investigation and are actively reviewing our internal practices to ensure accountability,” the fraternity said. “Guided by our core values of Friendship, Justice, and Learning, we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all.”
About 15 fraternities are currently on disciplinary status for hazing.
StopHazing reports about 73 percent of fraternity and sorority members have experienced hazing.
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