Just One Rule of Conduct?
At Wabash, we stand by our Gentleman's Rule.
At Wabash College, our 900 students become leaders by living their lives with one, succinct rule of conduct:
“The student is expected to conduct himself at all times, both on and off campus, as a gentleman and a responsible citizen.”
The oldest tradition at Wabash is the link our students make between the enormous freedoms they enjoy with the responsibility that goes with such freedoms. Making that link — living by the Gentleman’s Rule — is the guiding principle that helps young men become prepared and willing to take the lead in an ever-changing and difficult world.
The challenge is great. From the first day a student steps on campus, the College's expectation is that they will live up to the example set by generations of Wabash men who have gone before and to set examples for those who will follow.
The Gentleman’s Rule guides student conduct at Wabash College. As referenced in the rule, responsible citizens should also follow local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The Gentleman’s Rule does not replace nor supersede established law or other Wabash College policies.
Wabash College and its students will abide by the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA), which was approved and adopted by Congress in December of 2024. The Act defines hazing as: any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate.
Additional definitions and information can be found on the SCHA website. An act of hazing is a violation of The Gentleman’s Rule.
Anti-Hazing Education at Wabash College
Wabash College educates its students to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely. In the spirit of our mission, The Gentleman’s Rule, and SCHA, we educate our community about hazing in a variety of ways:
- Educational sessions in all campus living units (fraternities and residence halls) led by key Student Life personnel (e.g., Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, Director of Safety and Security) and other invited campus guest speakers.
- Bystander Intervention Training led by Vic Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success, and Tristen Myers, Student Development & Wellness Coordinator, offered twice each semester to members of the Wabash Community. The training is required for all fraternity officers, Resident Assistants (RAs), athletic team captains, and fraternity alumni and faculty advisors.
- Table-top, role play, and scenario exercises to help the Wabash community recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing.
- Informative anti-hazing articles in the college newspaper along with posters across campus to educate, raise awareness, and prevent hazing as defined by the SCHA.
- Institutional participation in National Hazing Prevention Week.
Reporting Hazing
If you would like to report incidents of hazing or other violations of the Gentleman’s Rule, please complete a General Incident Form or contact Associate Dean of Students Marc Welch and/or share with Campus Safety and Security at 765-361-6000 or security@wabash.edu.
Per the SCHA reporting requirements, Wabash College’s anti-hazing policies, hazing incidents, and additional information can be found in our Annual Security & Safety Report.
Additional Resources
The links below contain information to further define, prevent, recognize, and respond to hazing.
https://hazingpreventionnetwork.org/
https://www.clerycenter.org/hazing
Non-Discrimination Policy
https://bulletin.wabash.edu/about-wabash/non-discrimination-statement/