U Of A investigates three fraternities after hazing allegations
Three U of A fraternities are under investigation after allegations of hazing and student hospitalizations were submitted to campus authorities on April 22. Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta are facing disciplinary action while the university reviews the claims and applies restrictions.
Campus officials said the allegations involve burns from hot liquids, forced alcohol consumption, alcohol poisoning and blackouts. The notice also said the Sigma Alpha Mu allegations resulted in the hospitalization of members.
Sigma Alpha Mu and Sigma Chi
Sigma Alpha Mu has been placed on an interim loss of recognition and may not use campus facilities for events until the investigation ends. New members alleged they were burned by hot liquids and forced to drink alcohol, and the notice said those allegations led to hospitalizations.
Sigma Chi also received an interim loss of recognition. Campus officials said it is accused of hosting two events this month in which UA students were provided alcohol, consumed alcohol and were knowingly and unknowingly given drugs. Several students were reportedly sent to the hospital after the alleged alcohol and drug use.
Phi Delta Theta sanctions
Phi Delta Theta has been placed on an activities suspension and is permitted only to conduct business meetings. Campus officials alleged that between the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters, its new members were subjected to forced alcohol consumption, degradation, humiliation, hazing and other threatening and endangering behaviors.
For students in the three fraternities, the practical effect is immediate: campus facilities, social activity and fraternity operations now sit under university control while the investigations continue. The sanctions separate the organizations, but they also show the university treating each chapter differently based on the allegations tied to each one.
The allegations place all three fraternities in disciplinary status at the same time, with one barred from events, another limited to business meetings and a third cut off through an interim loss of recognition. The next step is the university investigation into the April 22 allegations and the conduct described in the notices.
