Hazing Prevention

Hazing activities are illegal in the State of Florida and prohibited at Hillsborough College.  In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Hillsborough College is committed to promoting safety by preventing, addressing, and documenting hazing incidents.


Reporting Process

Hillsborough College encourages the reporting of incidents of hazing and takes every report seriously.  All reports will be investigated diligently and thoroughly in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.  Individuals found responsible for committing, soliciting, encouraging, directing, aiding, or recklessly permitting hazing to occur will be subject to disciplinary sanctions that could include suspension or expulsion.  Any person may report hazing, and there are multiple ways you can report hazing activities.

  • Public Safety: 813.253.7911
  • Online Reporting Form:  Speak Up HCC
     

Hillsborough College Transparency Report

Under the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Hillsborough College provides semi-annual updates summarizing findings related to hazing. 

Hillsborough College provides a report of past hazing misconduct involving student organizations, clubs, and athletic teams.

  • Reports of hazing that did not result in a finding of responsibility are not included.
  • Under Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)), information provided in the report will not include personally identifiable information about specific individuals. the campus.
  • Any student organizations under active investigation will not appear on the Campus Hazing Transparency Report until the conclusion of the investigation (and findings of responsibility).


Findings for July 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026

  • No Findings
Name of Student Organization

General Description of Violation

Date of Incident

 Date the Investigation Initiated Date the Investigation concluded Sanctions Imposed Alcohol or Drug Involvement     Date Organization Notified of Findings