[Students] Unrecognized Organizations and Hazing Prevention Information

[Deanofstudents]

Dear UCR Student,

As you begin this academic year, you will encounter new opportunities to get involved on campus. There are many different student organizations at University of California, Riverside (UCR), including fraternities and sororities. There are many benefits to joining a recognized student organization at UCR, including leadership opportunities, networking, and involvement both on and off campus. Recognized student organizations are able to hold events on campus, apply for funding, and participate in campus events. Our recognized student organizations actively contribute to the excellence of the UCR and greater Riverside communities. To better understand all the hard work our recognized fraternities and sororities do throughout the academic year, refer to the annual Community Report<https://studentlife.ucr.edu/document/2022-2023-community-report>.

In order for you to make informed choices about your involvement, UCR would like to provide all students with the following information regarding risk management and student organizations. The list of dismissed and/or unrecognized student organizations will change on a regular basis and we advise you to refer to this website<https://studentlife.ucr.edu/non-recognized-organizations> for the current list of unrecognized student organizations or contact the Student Life Office with any questions. We encourage you to explore involvement opportunities with recognized student organizations by visiting HighlanderLink<https://highlanderlink.ucr.edu/>.

There are some students who act on behalf of organizations that are not recognized by UCR. Student members of these groups may contact you to join their organization or simply invite you to attend their events. These organizations are not affiliated with the campus or governing councils in any way. Campus personnel do not advise these groups, do not provide training and resources, and their events are wholly independent of UCR. The activities of these organizations are not official or sanctioned by UCR.

The groups include but are not limited to:

Dismissed Organizations

alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKΔΦ) Sorority was dismissed by UCR in 2013 as a result of hazing.
Alpha Phi Alpha (AΦA) Fraternity was dismissed in 2019 as a result of hazing.
Alpha Sigma Omicron (AΣO) Co-ed pre-health fraternity was dismissed from UCR in 2017 as a result of hazing.
Beta Chi Theta (BXq) Fraternity was dismissed by UCR in 2017 as a result of risk management violations and failure to comply with University sanctions.
Beta Upsilon Delta (BUD) Fraternity was dismissed by UCR in 2018 as a result of risk management violations and failure to comply with University sanctions.
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Fraternity was suspended by its national headquarters and dismissed by UCR in 2019 as a result of hazing.
Phi Kappa Psi (ΦKY) Fraternity was dismissed by UCR in 2020 as a result of hazing and failure to comply with University sanctions.
Pi Alpha Phi (ΠΑΦ) Fraternity also known as “Pineapples” was dismissed by UCR in 2012 as a result of hazing and failure to comply with University sanctions.
Pi Delta Psi (ΠΔY) Fraternity was dismissed by UCR in 2019 as a result of failure to comply with University sanctions.
Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ) Fraternity also known as “PIKE” was suspended by its national headquarters and dismissed by UCR in 2016 as a result of risk management violations and failure to comply with University sanctions.
Rho Delta Chi (RΔC) Sorority was dismissed in 2019 as a result of hazing violations.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣAE) Fraternity was dismissed by UCR in November 2022 as a result of hazing.

Unrecognized Organizations: Not dismissed for behavioral concerns, just never formally recognized by the campus.

Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ) Fraternity began activity in Riverside in 2011 but is not recognized by the University.
Sigma Phi Omega (ΣΦΩ) Sorority also known as “Doves” began activity in 2021 but is not recognized by the University.

The above-listed organizations have had their recognition revoked by UCR or have never received recognition by UCR, for the above-stated reasons. Participating in holding out or claiming activities of a dismissed or unrecognized organization as official or sanctioned activities of the university is a policy violation and could result in suspension or dismissal from the University. This list is subject to change; for an up-to-date list, please visit HighlanderLink<https://highlanderlink.ucr.edu/> to ensure the organization you are interested in has university recognition.

Hazing Prevention



Another concern on college campuses is hazing. UCR is charged with the responsibility of providing an intellectually engaging environment in which standards for behavior are clearly communicated to members of the community. We encourage all students to take action in any situations where they feel individuals may be at risk. If you have heard of or seen any activity that may put students at risk, you can report it to UCPD, Student Conduct, the Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Center, Student Life, Athletics, Residential Life, or the Dean of Students.



For additional information regarding hazing, please visit our Dean of Students website here<https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/policies-and-procedures/hazing>.



On-Campus Resources:



  *   UCPD - 951-827-5222
  *   Student Conduct - 951-827-4208 or online here: https://ucr-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid710967
  *   Dean of Students, Dr. Christine Mata - 951-827-6095, deanofstudents.ucr.edu<mailto:deanofstudents at ucr.edu>
  *   Director of Student Life, Carly Garcia - 951-827-3826, carly.garcia at ucr.edu<mailto:carly.garcia at ucr.edu>
  *   Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Center - 951-827-2438 or fsic at ucr.edu<mailto:fsic at ucr.edu>

  *   If you live on-campus, you can talk to your Resident Advisor (RA)


You can find out more information about our recognized student organizations, hazing prevention, and many other ways to get involved on campus by contacting the Student Life Office at studentlife.ucr.edu<https://studentlife.ucr.edu/> or ucrlife at ucr.edu<mailto:ucrlife at ucr.edu>.

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