Student organizations are a big part of college life, and, as such, Ohio University offers more than 550 recognized student organizations on campus that provide rich, interdisciplinary opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom. More information about student organizations recognized for the current academic year are available on our student organization platform, BobcatConnect .
Ohio University sets standards for its student organizations to ensure they are engaging in responsible behavior that aligns with the University’s Student Code of Conduct
. Violations of these rules can subject an individual or organization to sanctions.
Below is a list of student organizations and/or University-sanctioned groups that are currently under review for alleged behavior that may be in violation of Ohio University’s Student Code of Conduct and those organizations that have been sanctioned for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Student organization sanctions are determined on a case-by-case basis. Examples of sanctions may include but are not limited to reprimand; disciplinary probation; disciplinary suspension; or disciplinary expulsion.
Sorority and Fraternity Life Organizations
D03b: Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Selling and/or DistributionD03e: Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization
D03e: Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization
D02a: Furnishing false information to University officials
D03b: Alcohol Beverages Violation: Selling, distributing, or furnishing alcohol
D03c: Alcohol Beverages Violation: Furnishing or causing to be furnished/alcohol to intoxicated persons
D03e: Alcohol Beverages Violation: Student organizations
D05b: Disruptive Conduct: Causing, inciting, or participating in any disturbance
D05c: Disruptive Conduct: Failure to Comply
D06d: Harmful Behavior: reckless but not accidental behavior
D08c: Hazing: Coerced Consumption
D16a: Violation of University Policy: Interim 44.102/Presidential health directives
D06d - Harmful Behavior - Reckless but Not Accidental Action
D16a - Violation of University Policy
2. D03e - Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization -- In Violation
D08a: Hazing - Endangerment, D08b: Hazing - Brutality, D08d: Hazing - Mental Stress, D08e: Hazing - Coerced Activities, D03b: Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Selling and/or Distribution, D03e: Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization
D2a - Possessing/Providing False and Misleading Information: Furnishing false information to University officials or law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their job duties.
D8b - Hazing: Brutality of a physical nature: See University Policy 23.010: Hazing
D8e - Hazing: Coerced activities: See University Police 23.010: Hazing
D03e - Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization
D05c - Disruptive Conduct - Failure to Comply
D16a - Violation of University Policy
D06d - Harmful Behavior - Reckless but Not Accidental Action
D16a - Violation of University Policy
Student Organizations
| Organization | Found Responsible For | Sanction/Restriction | Effective Date | End Date | |||
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Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
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D03b - Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Selling and/or Distribution D03e - Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Student Organization D08d - Hazing - Mental Stress D16a - Violation of University Policy |
Disciplinary Probation | February 18, 2022 | November 1, 2023 | |||
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Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
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D03b: Selling/Distributing Alcohol, D03e: Alcohol/Student Organization | Disciplinary Probation | December 3, 2019 | December 3, 2020 | |||
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Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
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D03a - Alcoholic Beverages Violation - Use and/or Possession |
Disciplinary Probation | February 17, 2020 | February 17, 2021 | |||
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Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity
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D08a: Hazing: Endangerment, D08e: Hazing: Coerced Activities, D08d: Hazing: Mental Stress | Disciplinary Probation | October 25, 2019 | October 25, 2020 | |||
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Ohio Snowcats
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D04a – Controlled Substances/Drugs – Use/Possession, D04c – Controlled Substances/Drugs – Paraphernalia, D17a: Violation of Law | Disciplinary Suspension | April 13, 2016 | May 4, 2019* | |||
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Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity
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D03b: Selling/Furnishing/Distributing Alcohol, D03e: Alcohol/Student Organization, D08d: Hazing: Mental Stress | Disciplinary Probation | December 12, 2019 | December 12, 2021 |
Other Organizations
| Organization | Found Responsible For | Sanction/Restriction | Effective Date | End Date |
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The Marching 110
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Process Complete | Referred to Academic College*** | October 10, 2019 | February 13, 2020 |
*These organizations will remain under suspension until they complete their sanction(s) and petition for recognition.
**Reprimands have no end date.
***Outcomes will not be determined until Academic College finalizes process.
+Version of Student Code of Conduct prior to 2017.
Definitions
Group Conduct Review : Indicates that a group's behavior may violate University policy and/or the Student Code of Conduct. Non-academic group activities are suspended during this process to allow for a thorough administrative investigation to take place.
Reprimand : Official notification of unacceptable behavior and violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct. Any further misconduct may result in more serious disciplinary sanctions.
Disciplinary Probation : Sanction imposed for a designated period of time. Further violation of prohibited conduct as outlined in Part D of the Student Code of Conduct may result in further disciplinary action up to and including disciplinary suspension or disciplinary expulsion. Periodic probationary meetings may also be required. All assigned conditions of sanction must be completed prior to the conclusion of disciplinary probation; otherwise the disciplinary probation will remain in effect.
Disciplinary Suspension : Temporary revocation of University recognition. While an organization or group is suspended, it may not use University resources or participate as an organization in any University activities or events. A student organization suspension will not exceed five years. Student organizations or groups that have been suspended from the University must petition for re-enrollment through the director of the office of community standards and student responsibility. Re-enrollment may be granted, with further probationary status, at the discretion of the director.
Disciplinary Expulsion : Permanent revocation of University recognition of that organization.