The Indiana University chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity was placed on cease and desist effective Tuesday for hazing, according to the Office of Student Life’s list of organizations on disciplinary status.
The hazing incident caused at least two hospitalizations due to injuries that occurred late at night Oct. 15 and early in the morning Oct. 16, according to an Indiana University Police Department Crime Notice. IUPD has launched a criminal investigation into the reported hazing and encourages anyone with information to call the department at 812-855-4111 or call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Specific incidents of hazing are not publicly disclosed.
Phi Kappa Psi is suspended from all organization activities until further notice.
Phi Kappa Psi was previously placed on cease and desist during the fall semester of 2015 following multiple reports of hazing and drug use. Its fraternity house was vacated and no meetings were allowed until the fall semester of 2017.
The fraternity joins Beta Sigma Psi and the Palestine Solidarity Committee on the cease and desist list. All three organizations’ activities are suspended until further notice.
Hazing is illegal at the state level and prohibited at IU. The university conducts its own investigations and disciplinary actions, which are handled by the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of the Dean of Students.
The Indiana Daily Student reached out to IU's Interfraternity Council for comment, but did not hear back by time of publication.
If you or anyone you know has experienced hazing, you can report it using the IU Hazing reporting form. The form is anonymous to the offending organization and your name will not be publicly disclosed.
