The majority of U.S. colleges and universities have failed to comply with a new federal law requiring them to post hazing incidents online.
The Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR), mandated by the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA), requires colleges to publicly disclose substantiated hazing violations. The inaugural report, which must include every violation with a final finding on or after July 1, 2025, was to be published by Dec. 23, 2025 — one year after the act was signed into law.
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According to HazingInfo.org‘s deep dive into new hazing data for nearly 1,500 colleges and universities, more than 800 missed last month’s deadline, making 56% of campuses out of compliance with SCHA. The researchers also found one-quarter of schools provide no hazing information on their websites whatsoever.
While 71% of campuses have a formal hazing policy, which is required by the federal law, HazingInfo determined only 42% of schools provide an online form to report hazing.
“Many campuses are falling short of the spirit of the law,” said Dr. Elizabeth Allan, a leading hazing researcher and director of the University of Maine’s Hazing Prevention Research Lab. “The concerning part is how many campuses still seem to be treating hazing as something to manage quietly, rather than confront openly.”
Larger Colleges More Likely to Comply with Stop Campus Hazing Act
HazingInfo found examples of colleges and universities — both big and small — that are prioritizing hazing transparency. However, smaller schools are less likely to be in compliance due to fewer resources and staff, the researchers say.
HazingInfo estimates 80% of the largest colleges and universities in each state are in compliance, including Johns Hopkins University, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, University of Central Florida, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Michigan, University of Oregon, and University of Washington.
A full list of the campuses HazingInfo tracks regarding compliance can be found here.
First-Time Clery Act Requirement Challenges ‘Nothing New’
While most colleges campuses are non-compliant, S. Daniel Carter, president of consulting firm SAFE Campuses, LLC, told Campus Safety that challenges in implementing first-time Clery Act requirements are “nothing new,” particularly as campuses await additional guidance from the U.S. Department of Education.
“While most institutions have not yet posted a Campus Hazing Transparency Report, this stems in part from a legislative compromise that exempts schools without substantiated violations since July 1, 2025,” he said. “For those that fall under this exemption, SAFE Campuses, LLC strongly recommends promptly publishing a zero-violation report to eliminate ambiguity, demonstrate good faith, and create a centralized resource with essential anti-hazing policies, reporting options, and prevention programming for every campus.”
