In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the University is dedicated to transparency and accountability in addressing hazing incidents. This report provides detailed information on instances where there is a finding of hazing following a report to campus security authorities or local police, which includes the nature of the incidents, the organizations involved, and the outcomes of investigations. By openly sharing this information, we aim to raise awareness, promote prevention, and ensure the well-being of all students.
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The Stop Campus Hazing Act is applicable to ALL student groups at University of Rhode Island, not just Fraternities & Sororities.
The following are recognized Greek-letter organizations at the University of Rhode Island. Their current chapter status related to Health & Safety, Academic & Financial with the University and their Executive Office is listed below:
Sororities
| Organization | University of Rhode Island | Inter/National Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Chi Omega | In good standing | In good standing |
| Alpha Delta Pi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Alpha Xi Delta | In good standing | In good standing |
| Chi Omega | In good standing | In good standing |
| Delta Phi Epsilon | In good standing | In good standing |
| Delta Zeta | In good standing | In good standing |
| Kappa Delta | In good standing | In good standing |
| Phi Sigma Sigma | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Delta Tau | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Kappa | In good standing | In good standing |
| Zeta Tau Alpha | In good standing | In good standing |
Fraternities
| Organization | University of Rhode Island | Inter/National Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Delta Chi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Phi Gamma Delta | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol & Hazing Policy. Chapter Probation until May 31, 2026. | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol & Hazing Policy. Chapter Probation until May 31, 2026. |
| Kappa Sigma | In good standing | In good standing |
| Lambda Chi Alpha | In good standing | In good standing |
| Phi Kappa Psi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Alpha Mu | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Chi | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol Policy. Chapter Probation until December 31, 2026. | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol Policy. Chapter Probation until December 31, 2026. |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | In good standing | In good standing |
| Sigma Pi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Tau Epsilon Phi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon | In good standing | In good standing |
| Theta Chi | Health & Safety: Violation of Fire Safety Policy. Probations until December 31, 2025 | Health & Safety: Violation of Fire Safety Policy. Probations until December 31, 2025 |
| Theta Delta Chi | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol & Hazing Policy. Probation Until May 15, 2027 | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol & Hazing Policy. Probation Until May 15, 2027 |
| Theta Xi | In good standing | In good standing |
| Zeta Beta Tau | In good standing | In good standing |
Suspended Organizations
The following Greek-letter organizations were either suspended or removed by the University of Rhode Island and their Executive Office. When a suspension term is completed, the group is eligible to return to URI. Students should not be seeking membership in organizations during the time an organization is suspended from URI. Doing so is a violation of the Student Handbook Policy and at places students risk for health and safety given the reasons the organizations were suspended.
| Organization | University of Rhode Island | Inter/National Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Health & Safety: Violation of Alcohol & Hazing Policy. Chapter Suspension. Chapter Suspension is an involuntary separation of the chapter from the University effective December 8, 2025 through May 31, 2031. | Health & Safety: Chapter is suspended and the charter Revoked effective December 9, 2025. All New Members are released from membership and all current members are expelled from the fraternity. |
Definitions:
- Health & Safety – Risk Management, Alcohol/Drug, or Hazing
- Academic – falls below North-American Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference, or individual organization standards
- Financial – organization is in financial default reported by inter/national executive office to the University
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Office of Greek Affairs. The URI Student Handbook with Community Standards expectations & policies are available for students, advisors, staff & community member to read!