Rumors of a large portion of Phi Sigma Chi’s New Active Class (NAC) dropping out of orientation began circulating through campus and Fizz shortly after Bid Day on Jan. 30.

Four out of eight NAC members have been confirmed to have dropped the organization following the first weekend of orientation.

According to a member of Phi Sigma Chi’s executive board, this issue has been handled through proper channels between the school and the students who dropped. The executive member also said that alumni and school leadership have advised them not to discuss this matter with outside sources.

“I am certain that no matter what gets published, the rumors will continue,” the anonymous executive member wrote in an email.

Associate Dean of Students Ben Williams echoed this sentiment in an email interview. He did not specify whether the hazing allegations were true or false, but he did acknowledge administration’s responsibility in dealing with such issues. He wrote that they take any and all reports of conduct violations seriously. He added that the administration does not provide public comment or information about conduct records and investigations unless necessary. 

“Generally, we will only confirm any investigations or reports in instances where there is a finding of responsibility, and we are required to be in compliance with state or federal laws,” Williams wrote. “Any findings related to hazing, for instance, are published every fall.”

The NAC members themselves could not be reached for comment, despite multiple attempts to obtain them.