Myth:Hazingbuildsunity.Excuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExcuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Example:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Excuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExcuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Example:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivities

National Hazing Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Myth: Hazing builds unity.
  2. Excuse: It’s difficult to determine whether or not a certain activity is hazing — it’s such a gray area sometimes.
  3. Fact: Two in five students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their school or campus
  4. Example: Beatings, paddling, or other physical acts against new or potential members
  5. Example: Illegal activities such as requirement to steal local items as part of a scavenger hunt
  6. Fact: Hazing occurs in middle schools, high schools and colleges
  7. Excuse: “it’s tradition…”
  8. Myth: Hazing is no more than foolish pranks that sometimes go awry
  9. Excuse: “We’re not forcing anyone to join our club/group/team. If they don’t want to go through this, they don’t have to sign up/try out/join…”
  10. Example: Forced activities for new recruits to ‘prove’ their worth to join
  11. Example: Forced or required consumption of alcohol
  12. Warning Sign: Weight-loss; exhaustion; or sudden changes in appetite, sleep habits, or appearance
  13. Warning Sign: Sudden changes in behavior after joining an organization, club, or team
  14. Myth: Hazing is a problem for fraternities and sororities primarily
  15. Example: Humiliation of new or potential members
  16. Fact: Both male and female students report a high level of hazing
  17. Warning Sign: Unexplained injuries or illnesses
  18. Myth: As long as there’s no malicious intent, a little hazing should be O.K
  19. Excuse: “People will get much worse in the real world anyway...”
  20. Myth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can’t be considered hazing
  21. Fact: A significant number of hazing incidents and deaths involve alcohol consumption
  22. Warning Sign: Desire to leave the organization, club, or team without giving any explanation
  23. Fact: More than 79% of NCAA athletes report coming to college with a prior hazing experience from high school or middle school.
  24. Warning Sign: Secrecy, avoidance, or stress surrounding new member activities