Charleston, South Carolina
What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.
The chapter violated anti-hazing rules in March 2025, its second violation in as many semesters after a September 2024 incident.
Status: Found in violation; national headquarters suspended operations after the 2024 incident and imposed membership review and cease-and-desist status after 2025 violation.
Response: National organization membership review, alumni oversight and chapter redevelopment program.
The chapter was closed amid a hazing investigation in January 2025.
Status: Chapter closed by national headquarters during hazing investigation (2025); findings not detailed.
Response: National organization closed the chapter.
An unspecified hazing incident in 2024 led to the chapter's closure.
Status: Chapter shut down by national headquarters (2024).
Response: National organization closed the chapter.
A family sued the college, Sigma Chi and members, alleging a pledge was forced to drink heavily and take drugs for about a week and was physically abused.
Status: Alleged in a civil lawsuit filed in Charleston County (2024); pending as of Feb. 2024.
Response: College placed the chapter on probation and opened an investigation.
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