Beginning fall term 2018 and going forward the Office of Community Standards & Accountability will publish all Organizational Adjudication Committee (OAC) outcomes that resulted in a responsible finding. Instances of hazing, and investigations into hazing, will also be reported, regardless of whether an organization was found responsible.
Winter 2025
- Psi Upsilon – An anonymous third-party report describing various hazing activities in Psi Upsilon was received. Hanover Police found no identifiable witnesses, suspects or investigative leads.
- Beta Alpha Omega admitted responsibility for violating the terms of existing disciplinary sanctions, providing alcohol to underage students, including hard alcohol, and engaging in behavior that could reasonably be expected to cause physical harm and threatened the safety of others. The organization has been suspended for seven terms effective winter term 2025, through summer term 2026, followed by two terms of Alcohol Probation, fall term 2026 through winter term 2027, and then one term of Probation for the spring term 2027. Students may live in the organization's physical plant through spring term 2025.
Fall 2024
- Alpha Phi admitted responsibility for holding a social gathering where alcohol and hard alcohol was provided to members and guests and at which members and guests engaged in behavior that would reasonably be expected to cause physical harm. The organization has been suspended for four terms through the fall term 2025, followed by three terms of Alcohol Probation through the summer term 2026, and then one term or Probation for the fall term 2026. Additionally, the organization will be "dry" (alcohol free) during the terms of Suspension and Alcohol Probation. The organization will lose access to its physical plant from summer term 2025 through the end of summer term 2026.
- Omega Psi Phi was found responsible for engaging in activity occurring between the winter and fall terms of 2024 which violated Dartmouth's policies, including the Hazing policy. The organization has been suspended for three years and is not eligible to resume operations at Dartmouth until winter term 2028.
Spring 2024
- Kappa Kappa Gamma admitted responsibility for being in possession of five bottles of hard alcohol. Kappa Kappa Gamma was suspended for one term, spring term 2024, and placed on Alcohol Probation for summer term 2024.
Fall 2023
- Alpha Chi Alpha was found responsible for provision of hard alcohol, underage distribution of alcohol and service from a common source, and found not responsible for allegations of hazing, violation of policies in the Greek Life Handbook, and the Alcohol Management Policy. Alpha Chi Alpha was given a one term suspension for fall term 2023, one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2024, and one term of Organizational College Probation for spring term 2024.
- Sigma Nu admitted to being in possession of 38 bottles of hard alcohol in a common space. Sigma Nu was given a one term suspension for fall term 2023, and one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2024.
Winter 2023
- Kappa Kappa Gamma admitted responsibility for holding an unregistered social gathering where alcohol was provided to members and guests including hard alcohol. Kappa Kappa Gamma was suspended for one term, winter term 2023, and given one subsequent term of Alcohol Probation for spring term 2023.
- Bones Gate admitted responsibility for holding an unregistered social gathering where alcohol and hard alcohol were present and served to at least one non-member who was underage. Bones Gate was suspended for one term, spring term 2023, and given one subsequent term of Alcohol Probation for summer term 2023 and one term of college Probation for fall term 2023.
Fall 2022
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Chi Gamma Epsilon was found responsible for multiple smoke detectors being disabled and other fire safety hazards that endangered the occupants and guests of the building. Chi Gamma Epsilon was also found responsible for being in possession of street signs that did not belong to the organization. Chi Gamma Epsilon was suspended for one term, fall term 2022, and given one subsequent term of College Probation for winter term 2023.
Winter 2022
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Bones Gate admitted responsibility for holding a large unregistered gathering where food and/or beverages, including alcohol, were being served and the majority of guests were not masked, in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Bones Gate received one term of alcohol probation effective winter term 2022, and two subsequent terms of probation effective spring and summer terms 2022.
Spring 2021
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Theta Delta Chi admitted responsibility for hosting a gathering in the house in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Theta Delta Chi received two terms of probation effective summer and fall terms 2021.
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Gamma Delta Chi admitted responsibility for hosting a gathering in the house in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Gamma Delta Chi received two terms of probation effective summer and fall terms 2021.
Fall 2020
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Phi Delta Alpha was found responsible for violating the Group Accountability policy as well as other College policies when members engaged in unauthorized entry, disorderly conduct, and misrepresentation. Phi Delta Alpha was suspended for one term through fall 2020.
Winter 2020
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The Women's Crew Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The Women's Crew Team received one term of alcohol probation effective winter term 2020. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper in 2018 and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article. The investigation did not yield sufficient information to support conduct allegations regarding hazing.
Fall 2019
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Chi Heorot admitted responsibility for hosting a large social event after their Permit of Assembly was previously revoked by the Town of Hanover. Chi Heorot received a four-term suspension effective winter through fall 2021.
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The Men's Basketball Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the summer term 2019 that violated Dartmouth's Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The organization was prohibited from engaging in any social activities for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with the Athletics Office to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security investigation.
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Zeta Psi admitted responsibility for possession and service of hard alcohol during the summer term 2019. Zeta Psi received a two-term suspension during the summer and fall terms of 2019 followed by one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2020, and one term of organizational College Probation during the spring term 2020. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life to determine and implement alcohol management and educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security report.
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Chi Delta admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization is required to engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.
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Psi Upsilon admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization is required to engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.
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Kappa Kappa Kappa admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the summer term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization received a deferred suspension. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives, particularly the use of organization Black Books in membership activities. The activity came to the attention of the College through a follow-up conversation with the writers of an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review reported activity.
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The Women's Track and Field Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies, including the hard alcohol policy. The organization was prohibited from engaging in any social activities for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with the Athletics Office to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security report.
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Alpha Phi admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The organization was suspended for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life and their National leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.
Summer 2019
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Phi Delta Alpha admitted responsibility for serving a hard alcohol punch from a common source to an underage student during the spring term 2019. Phi Delta Alpha received a one term suspension during the summer term 2019 followed by one term of Alcohol Probation during the fall term 2019, and one term of organizational College Probation during the winter term 2020.
Fall 2018
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Sigma Phi Epsilon admitted to providing alcohol to a minor and failing to comply with the terms of its previous disciplinary sanction during the summer term 2018. Given the nature of the violation and the organization's previous disciplinary history, the OAC Chair would have imposed a three-term suspension, effective fall, winter and spring of the 2018-2019 academic year, followed by two terms of probation with educational requirements. The sanction could not be imposed due to the revocation of the chapter's charter by their national organization. The outcome will be noted for the record in the organization's Community Standards & Accountability file.