Penn State Fraternity Suspended After Hazing Investigation

Delta Chi fraternity house on East Fairmount Avenue in State College. File photo by Gareth Brangan | Onward State

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Geoff Rushton

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April 27, 2026 – 3:27 pm

A Penn State fraternity chapter has been suspended for at least four years following an investigation into hazing allegations, according to the university.

Delta Chi was found in violation of Penn State’s Student Code of Conduct, including its anti-hazing policy, after the university’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response received reports of alleged physical and mental abuse, sleep deprivation and excessive alcohol consumption by the chapter, according to a statement from the school on Friday.

In addition to the university suspension through at least the summer of 2030, Delta Chi’s international organization, which the university said “cooperated fully throughout the investigation,” revoked the chapter’s charter and indefinitely suspended support for it.

The chapter, which has a house at 424 E. Fairmount Ave. in State College, had been on interim suspension by the university since Jan. 27.

As a result of the suspension Delta Chi loses all privileges associated with being a recognized student organization, including access to university resources and facilities, as well as participation in Penn State-sanctioned events.

If the chapter seeks reinstatement after a minimum of four years, it would be subject to an additional two years of conduct probation, according to Penn State.

“Hazing has no place at Penn State,” the university wrote in a statement. “The University remains committed to holding individuals and organizations accountable for actions that endanger the safety and well-being of our students. Addressing hazing requires the collective effort of our entire community — students, faculty, staff, alumni, national organizations, and families — to foster a culture that prioritizes respect, accountability and the health and safety of every student.”

Delta Chi is one of 10 fraternity chapters currently suspended by Penn State. Two others are on interim suspension amid investigations into alleged violations of university policies and guidelines.