Divine Nine Alliance (DNA) Renewal

Walden has zero tolerance for Hazing. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created through coercion or otherwise which, regardless of intent or consent of the participants, may reasonably produce substantial risk of causing bodily harm or danger, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, fright, humiliation or ridicule, or otherwise compromises the dignity of an individual; compels an individual to participate in an activity that is unlawful and/or contrary to University rules, policies and regulations; will unreasonably or unusually impair an individual’s academic efforts, and occurs on or off campus between two or more people who are affiliated with the institution including at non-sanctioned events. Walden University will provide students with an education program on hazing which will be offered online during new student orientation session and as modules that can be taken on -demand prior to Residencies and before joining a new student organization. Organizations are prohibited from accepting or initiating students who have not attended the program.All staff and volunteers who coach an organization recognized by and operating under the sanction of Walden University and have direct contact with students must have mandatory training on hazing, including awareness, prevention and the institution’s policy.