Student Org Conduct
Page is under review; for information about Student Organization Conduct, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development at studentconduct@sjsu.edu.
Student Organizations are expected to uphold all aspects of ±«ÓãÖ±²¥â€™s Student Code of Conduct [pdf]. Violations of conduct are addressed in collaboration with Student Involvement and Student Conduct and Ethical Development.
All Student Organization Conduct since Summer 2018 is listed below in alphabetical order by organization name. The incidents are listed in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent incident.
Student Organizations Currently on a Cease & Desist:
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Cease & Desist means that the Student Organization is not allowed to operate until the resolution of the conduct matter.
List of Student Organizations with Conduct History
- Student Organizations with open sanctions are marked with a *.
- Student Organizations currently on Probation are marked with a +.
- Student Organizations currently on Social Restriction are marked with a -.
- Student Organizations currently Suspended are marked with a #.
Akbayan ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Akbayan - Case Created - October 1, 2025 [pdf]
Akbayan - Case Created - March 20, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity
Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity - Case Created - May 21, 2024 [pdf]
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority * -
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority - Case Created - April 9, 2025 [pdf]
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority - Case Created - January 15, 2021 [pdf]
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority - Case Created - July 5, 2018 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity * #
Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity - Case Created - October 1, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity - Case Created - November 21, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity - Case Created - October 27, 2021 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity - Case Created - October 29, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority
Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority - Case Created - October 2, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority - Case Created - November 21, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority - Case Created - October 29, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity * +
Alpha Kappa Psi - Case Created - November 19, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Psi - Case Created - October 6, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Psi - Case Created - September 8, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Kappa Psi - Case Created - September 24, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority
Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority - Case Created - July 6, 2018 [pdf]
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Alpha Omicron Pi - Case Created - May 8, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Omicron Pi - Case Created - October 2, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Phi Fraternity
Alpha Phi - Case Created - November 13, 2025 - Currently Investigating
Alpha Phi - Case Created - April 29, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - October 13, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - Septemeber 14, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - November 3, 2022 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - March 24, 2022 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - February 3, 2021 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - December 4, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - October 1, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - February 20, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Phi - Case Created - December 11, 2019 [pdf]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha - Case Created - September 24, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Phi Alpha - Case Created - May 20, 2019 [pdf]
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Alpha Tau Delta
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity #
Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective through July 12, 2027.
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - June 9, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - June 6, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - January 26, 2024 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - November 1, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - October 13, 2023 (2nd Report) [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - October 13, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - September 10, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - October 1, 2022 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - September 23, 2022 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - September 13, 2021 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - March 11, 2021 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - October 21, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - September 21, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - August 21, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - March 20, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - February 18, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Tau Omega - Case Created - January 24, 2020 [pdf]
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Alpha Xi Delta - Case Created - November 13, 2025 - Currently Investigating
Alpha Xi Delta - Case Created - October 9, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Xi Delta - Case Created - September 4, 2025 [pdf]
Alpha Xi Delta - Case Created - March 3, 2023 [pdf]
Alpha Xi Delta - Case Created - February 20, 2021 [pdf]
Amateur Radio Club
Arnold Air Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Case Created - May 5, 2023 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity + *
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - June 9, 2025 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - February 27, 2025 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - October 25, 2024 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - February 12, 2024 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - January 26, 2024 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - October 13, 2023 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - June 5, 2023 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - March 29, 2022 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - November 13, 2020 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - June 22, 2020 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - May 26, 2020 [pdf]
Beta Theta Pi - Case Created - October 18, 2019 [pdf]
Chi Pi Sigma Criminal Justice Fraternity
Organization Disciplinary Probation/Deferred Suspension until December 31, 2024. Internal membership sanctions in place.
September 22, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
April 26, 2023:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
March 22, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
March 3, 2021:
Organization Disciplinary Probation/Deferred Suspension until December 31, 2024.
Membership Recruitment Restriction is effective immediately until January 1, 2022.
Change of Leadership by April 1, 2021. Chi Pi Sigma must elect a new president.
Continued Cease and Desist Order.
December 4, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (1)(B)(C) Aiding and Abetting, (8)(A)(C) Failure to Comply, (11)(A) Firearms, Fireworks, Weapons and Explosives, (12) Guests, (14)(H)(I)(K)(O) Hazing, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
December 11, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (14) Hazing - specifically sections: E, F, K, L, and M. .
Delta Gamma Sorority
Substance Free Organization Event Restriction until September 11, 2020 and Organization Disciplinary Probation through September 11, 2021.
February 15, 2021:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
October 24, 2019:
Cease and Desist Order was lifted.
Organization Disciplinary Probation through September 11, 2021.
Substance Free Organization Event Restriction through September 11, 2020.
Educational Sanctions & Bid Day Restrictions for Future Semesters.
September 11, 2019:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
September 9, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01)(C) Encouraging, Permitting, Assisting, (02) Alcohol, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
May 19, 2019:
Student Organization burned a wooden Greek letter. .
May 11, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01)(A) An Unrecognized Group, (01)(B) Violation of University Policy or Law, (01)(C) Encouraging, Permitting, Assisting. .
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
February 21, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
February 17, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (1)(B)(C) Aiding and Abetting, (14) Hazing, (02) Alcohol, (5) Disorderly Conduct, (7) Endangerment, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (13) Harassment and Abusive Behavior. .
Organization Disciplinary Probation until December 31, 2026.
March 15, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
September 19, 2022:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on.
September 17, 2022:
Interim suspension (all social events and New Member Education Activities) by national headquarters. Lifted on October 12, 2022. Found not responsible.
September 9, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (14) Hazing. .
May 2, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
May 6, 2021:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to comply with Student Organization Handbook. .
May 20, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (7) Endangerment, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (18) Risk Management of Events, (23)(G) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
Organization Disciplinary Probation was extended through May 20, 2022.
Organization Event Restriction was extended through May 20, 2021.
February 17, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
February 16, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
December 19, 2019:
Organization Disciplinary Probation through December 31, 2021.
Organization Event Restriction – Social Event Restriction effective through May 31st, 2020.
Organization Event Restriction – Substance-free event restriction effective through December 31st, 2020.
Elimination of Gym Hours as New Member Requirement.
Continued Cease and Desist Order until the end of the Student Conduct appeal process or accepting of the proposed sanctions.
October 25, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply. .
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
October 21, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01)(C) Encouraging, Permitting, Assisting, (02) Alcohol, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
June 24, 2025:
Suspension of Recognition until June 24, 2028.
Suspension of Privileges.
April 24, 2025:
Cease & Desist - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
April 14, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01) Aiding and Abetting, (02) Alcohol, (08) Failure to Comply, (10) Falsification of Information, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. Find the detailed memo here.
Probation for one year following registration as an ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO).
February 28, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (23)(E) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
Organizational Probation at the University until March 1, 2026.
Continuation of the Cease and Desist Order.
January 28, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (14)(O) Activities that Interfere with Academics, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (23)(E) Influence the Impartiality. Find the detailed memo here.
Probation - Extended to March 1, 2026.
December 11, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
September 19, 2022:
Temporary cease and desist order issued.
September 9, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (14) Hazing, (17) Failure to Comply. Find the detailed memo here.
April 30, 2021:
Suspended by National Headquarters
December 24, 2020:
Cease & Desist - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
December 23, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01)(B)(C) Aiding and Abetting, (08)(A)(C) Failure to Comply, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
Extended Organization Disciplinary Probation until December 31, 2021.
Continued Cease and Desist Order.
June 6, 2019:
Term of Suspension was lifted. Chapter placed on Fraternity Probation.
May 13, 2019:
Disciplinary Probation until May 13, 2021.
April 1, 2019:
SUSPENSION - Issued by National Organization.
March 22, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply, (14)(N)(O) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by Division of Student Affairs
December 1, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (5) Disorderly Conduct, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (10)(A) Falsification of Information, (14) Hazing, (23)(A) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
April 22, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (3) Damage to Property, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
Social Probation until Friday, March 16, 2018 for violations of Alcohol Policy, Damage to Property, & Risk Management of Events.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
March 3, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (18) Risk Management of Events, (23) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
December 14, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (23)(G) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
December 10, 2024:
Organization Disciplinary Probation extended to May 31, 2027.
Restriction of Social Privileges.
Substance Events Restriction until December 31, 2025.
Continuation of the Cease and Desist Order.
October 14, 2024:
Temporary cease & desist order was issued.
September 24, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (1)(B)(C) Aiding and Abetting, (2) Alcohol, (5)(C) Disorderly Conduct, (7) Endangerment, (8)(A)(C) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (13) Harassment and Abusive Behavior, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (18)(B)(C)(D) Risk Management of Events. .
Resulted in a temporary cease & desist order.
September 28, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
May 29, 2023:
Damages to the Delta Upsilon Fraternity house. .
February 12, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
August 27, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (6) Drugs, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
March 10, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5)(A)(C) Disorderly Conduct, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
October 17, 2019:
Cease and Desist Order lifted.
September 19, 2019:
Cease and Desist Order issued.
September 12, 2019: (2 cases)
Student Organization had an event while on social events restriction. .
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8) Failure to Comply, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
July 24, 2019:
Delta Upsilon Fraternity submitted an appeal that resulted in this sanction being adapted: Organization Event Restriction – Social Event Restriction effective through December 31st, 2019.
June 28, 2019:
Continued Cease and Desist Order.
Deferred Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) through May 31st, 2021.
Organization Disciplinary Probation effective through May 31st, 2021.
Organization Event Restriction – Social Event Restriction effective through May 31st, 2020.
Organization Event Restriction – Substance-free event restriction effective through May 31st, 2021.
March 14, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (07) Endangerment. .
September 13, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5)(B) Disorderly Conduct. .
September 1, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (23)(G) Failure to Comply with Sanctions, (08)(B) Obstruction of University Officials, (05)(B) Disorderly Conduct. .
August 11, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(A) Failure to Comply. .
Specifically, Delta Upsilon failed to comply with the university’s cease and desist order.
May 15, 2017:
Temporary Cease & Desist order was issued.
May 12, 2017:
A situation that occurred at an intramural volleyball championship game between Delta Upsilon and Sigma Delta Alpha. The environment was described as lacking sportsmanship. .
April 29, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08) Failure to Comply, (18) Risk Management of Events, (FRSO) Social Events - Alcohol, (FRSO) Social Events - General.
April 27, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (18) Risk Management of Events. .
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CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on September 1, 2022. Lifted September 27, 2022. Found not responsible.
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by Division of Student Affairs on September 11, 2019.
Sanctions: Organization Disciplinary Probation until May 2021, Organization Event Restriction until May 2021, Monthly Meeting with Student Involvement, Educational Workshop by September 30.
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by Division of Student Affairs March 2019. Lifted.
SOCIAL PROBATION through December 2018 & Educational Sanctions for violations in 2017.
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on May 15, 2017 & again on September 8, 2017. Lifted.
Probation through May 31, 2016 and educational sanctions for Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct, Endangerment, Harassment & Abusive Behavior, Risk Management of Events, and Sexual Misconduct.
Warning for a February 14, 2014 incident for Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct & Failing to Comply.
Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Social Restriction until further notice for not meeting membership numbers.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
October 18, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
November 18, 2021:
Organization Disciplinary Probation through December 31, 2022.
October 16, 2021:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (18) Risk Management of Events.
September 1, 2017:
Social Probation ending on October 31, 2017.
May 11, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (10)(A) Falsification of Information, (8)(B) Resisting or obstructing University Officials, (8)(C) Failure to Comply. .
Kappa Delta Sorority
October 25, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to Comply. .
November 18, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
February 21, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(A)(C) Failure to Comply, (10)(A) Falsification of Information, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
Restriction of Social Privileges.
October 21, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
February 22, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
October 1, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
March 12, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (05)(C) Excessive Noise, (08)(A) Failure to Comply, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
March 3, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5)(C) Disorderly Conduct, (18) Risk Management of Events, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
November 8, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
October 1, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
August 21, 2021:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: ( ). Find the detailed memo here.
August 23, 2018:
Cease & Desist order was lifted.
August 18, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(A) Failure to Comply, (2) Alcohol. .
September 8, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8) Failure to Comply, (2) Alcohol. .
September 8, 2017:
Cease & Desist order was issued.
June 6, 2017:
Suspension of operations & activities effective immediately.
May 4, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (FRSO) Social Events - Alcohol, (FRSO) Social Events - General, (02) Alcohol, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
April 20, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(B) Obstruction of University Officials, (20)(D) Theft. .
April 5, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply, (10) Falsification of Information, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
March 3, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (10) Falsification of Information, (08)(C) Failure to Comply. .
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority
January 19, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Member/Officer Requirements. .
Resulted in: Restriction of Social Privileges for the Spring 2018 semester.
Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority
August 24, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
Resulted in: Membership Recruitment Restriction through May 17, 2021.
April 5, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Event Policies, (GMM) Membership Records & Maintenance, (GMM) Membership Recruitment & New Member Processes, (GMM) Our Expectations. .
Resulted in: Social Restriction through October 1, 2018.
Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity
Monthly Meeting with the Director of Student Involvement, or the person’s designee, throughout the Fall and Spring academic terms while the organization is on Organization Disciplinary Probation.
Academic Probation for Spring 2017 based on Student Involvement Semester Compliance.
Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on April 11, 2023.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Social restriction and no intake activities due to national moratorium.
Social Restriction until further notice for not meeting membership numbers.
SOCIAL PROBATION for Spring 2019 not meeting Fall 2018 Student Involvement Semester Compliance.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
September 14, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . .
July 7, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events, (GMM) Substance-Free Recruitment Rules & Guidelines. .
Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity
February 17, 2020:
Suspension as an ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective
immediately through December 20th, 2024.
Organization Disciplinary Probation is effective for one (1) year.
November 12, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (07) Endangerment, (08)(A) Failure to Comply, (13) Harassment and Abusive Behavior, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
Cease & Desist order was issued.
October 31, 2019:
A "Notice of Restriction of Activities" was issued, specifically on travel. .
May 8, 2019:
Disciplinary Probation - Extended until December 20, 2020.
Restriction of Social Privileges until May 8, 2020.
August 4, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (23)(G) Failure to Comply with Sanctions, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events, (02) Alcohol. .
May 8, 2019:
Organization Disciplinary Probation at the University effective until May 8, 2020.
Organizational Social Event Restrictions until December 20, 2019.
March 25, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(A) Failure to Comply, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
May 12, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (18) Risk Management of Events, (FRSO) Social Events - Alcohol, (FRSO) Social Events - General. .
March 1, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (08) Failure to Comply. .
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
October 17, 2019:
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Phi Sorority hosted a Halloween social. .
July 1, 2019:
SUSPENSION of all chapter activities due to failure to comply, falsification of information, and violation of student organization conduct procedures and sanctions effective through May 25, 2020.
June 2, 2019:
Student Organization tripped the fire alarm. .
May 11, 2019:
Student Organization had a formal in Las Vegas while Pi Kappa Alpha was on a Cease & Desist and other university sanctions. .
April 26, 2019:
Student Organization held a party while on a Cease & Desist. .
April 19, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01)(C) Encouraging, Permitting, Assisting, (02) Alcohol, (08)(A) Failure to Comply, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (12) Guests, (23)(G) Failure to Comply with Sanctions. .
March 19, 2019:
The current Cease & Desist remains until the end of the recognized fraternity house lease or the start of the 2019 Fall academic term, whichever date is sooner.
Deferred Permanent Withdrawal of Recognition effective immediately until the conclusion of the 2022 Spring academic term.
Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective July 1st, 2019 through May 25th, 2020.
Organization Disciplinary Probation effective for one-year (1).
Organizational Event Restrictions.
November 20, 2018:
Cease & Desist issued.
November 11, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply, (10)(A) Falsification of Information, (23)(G) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
April 22, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Event Policies, (GMM) Our Expectations. .
March 13, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
September 28, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
April 13, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Chapter Compliance. .
February 26, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Chapter Compliance. .
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
September 17, 2025:
Cease & Desist was issued.
SAHAARA - Bollywood Dance Group
March 8, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (RSO) Alcohol, (RSO) Student Organization Compliance, (RSO) Time, Place & Manner Regulations (RSO) Use of Facilities & Space, (RSO) Risk Management & Social Events. .
Resulted in: Social Restriction Indefinitely.
January 30, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (RSO) Our Expectations, (RSO) Time, Place & Manner Regulations, (RSO) Use of Facilities & Spaces. .
Resulted in: Loss of Facilities Privileges.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Sigma Chi Fraternity
February 18, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organization Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
October 21, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
April 8, 2023:
Student Organization allegedly hazed pledges during initiation. .
April 5, 2023:
Student Organization was reported for loud music. .
September 8, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
April 8, 2022:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (1)(C) Aiding and Abetting, (2) Alcohol, (8)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organization Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
March 5, 2021:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . .
March 11, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5)(A)(C) Disorderly Conduct, (8)(C) Failure to Comply, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
May 14, 2019:
Student Organization misconduct allegations. .
December 1, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
April 27, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (18) Risk Management of Events. .
January 30, 2015 to January 30, 2016:
Probation and educational sanction for hazing.
January 16, 2015:
Warning for Damage of Property.
Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity
December 21, 2018:
Appeal response: Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective December 10th, 2018 through December 31st 2019.
December 10, 2018:
Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective December 10th, 2018 through June 19th, 2020 (this was later modified).
Organization Disciplinary Probation effective for one (1) year following registration as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO).
Develop a Re-Development Plan.
Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity submitted an appeal.
April 20, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (01) Aiding and Abetting, (02) Alcohol, (12) Guests, (08)(C) Failure to Comply, (10)(A) Falsification of Information, (23)(G) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanction, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
April 6, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
January 25, 2018:
The chapter is required to submit an Academic Reinforcement Plan & is on Restriction of Social Privileges for the Spring 2018 semester.
January 19, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Member/Officer Requirements. .
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Sigma Omega Phi Sorority
Suspension as a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Recognized Student Organization (RSO) effective through December 31, 2028.
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on November 15, 2022.
Educational sanctions currently in place for previous hazing activities.
SUSPENSION of all chapter activities for hazing effective June 19, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs on June 19, 2018.
Sigma Omicron Pi Sorority
April 12, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (07) Endangerment. .
March 3, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
December 4, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Membership Records & Maintenance. .
March 15, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (1) Aiding and Abetting, (08) Failure To Comply. .
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Currently not an active chapter at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥.
SUSPENSION of all chapter activities for hazing, beginning January 13, 2015 to August 1, 2017.
Suspension of all chapter activities for academic & programmatic compliance issue from July 10, 2014 to December 20, 2014
Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority
September 8, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here. *No steps taken on Maxient
November 19, 2019:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
November 18, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: . Find the detailed memo here.
December 4, 2018:
Probation at the University until June 4, 2020.
October 29, 2018:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
October 26, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply, (14)(H)(K)(L)(O) Hazing. .
February 26, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Chapter Compliance. .
Student for a Democratic Society
Students for a Democratic Society - Case Created September 15, 2025 [pdf]
Theta Chi Fraternity
In progress.....
April 11, 2024:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (05)(C) Disorderly Conduct, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
March 3, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (05)(C) Excessive Noise, (08)(A) Failure to Comply, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (18) Risk Management of Events, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
Resulted in:
Organization Disciplinary Probation until December 31, 2023.
Organization Event Restriction – Substance-free event restriction effective through May 31st, 2023.
February 17, 2020:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (). Find the detailed memo here.
November 22, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (). Find the detailed memo here.
October 19, 2019:
CEASE & DESIST - Issued by the Division of Student Affairs.
SOCIAL PROBATION through February 2018 & Educational Sanctions for Risk Management violation in Fall 2017.
October 18, 2019:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (14) Hazing, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake. .
June 22, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Community Relations & Chapter Houses. .
May 18, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events, (GMM) Community Relations & Chapter Houses. .
November 26, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
Resulted in Social Restriction effective immediately through February 2018.
September 14, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (GMM) Risk Management & Social Events. .
October 8, 2014 to October 8, 2015:
Probation, Educational & Operational sanctions following an investigation into two sexual assaults at the Chapter house. Sanctions completed by March 6, 2015.
Valley Foundation School of Nursing, Class of Fall 2019
February 19, 2018:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (RSO) Alcohol, (RSO) Student Organization Funds. .
Zeta Chi Epsilon Fraternity
March 27, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (08)(C) Failure to Comply with Student Organizations Handbook, (12) Guests, (18) Risk Management of Events. .
February 17, 2025:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5) Disorderly Conduct, (08) Failure to Comply, (12) Guests, (17) Pledging and New Member Intake, (23) Violation of Student Organization Conduct Procedures and Sanctions. .
July 29, 2023:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (5) Disorderly Conduct, (08) Failure to Comply, (16) Obstruction of University Activities, (24) Violations of Civil or Criminal Law. .
May 5, 2017:
Student Organization Code of Conduct Violations: (02) Alcohol, (07) Endangering Health. .
Organizations Not Affiliated with ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
In addition to the above conduct, the following organizations are not affiliated with San José State University.
The following Greek chapters have been SUSPENDED or NEVER RECOGNIZED by San José State University or by their national office for hazing, violence, or inappropriate chapter management practices. We strongly discourage students from attending events or affiliating with any group that is not officially recognized by ±«ÓãÖ±²¥.
- Lambda Phi Epsilon (fraternity) - Expelled for serious hazing, resulting in a death
- Phi Kappa Tau (fraternity) - Underground group, never recognized, history of hazing practices - Cease and Desist Order issued by the CSU
- Psi Chi Omega (fraternity) - Underground group, never recognized, history of hazing practice
- Sigma Gamma Rho (sorority) - Suspended for serious hazing
- Alpha Lambda Mu
