University of Arizona puts all fraternity chapters on ‘activities suspension’ amid investigations

The University of Arizona put all of its 21 Interfraternity Council chapters on an interim activities suspension Monday, citing nearly half of them being under investigation or the subject of misconduct reports.

Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman wrote in a letter that IFC chapters that were in good standing prior to the suspension will return to good standing after a chapter advisor has attended one of three initial mandatory meetings.

The suspension prohibits chapters from hosting, attending, participating in or sponsoring organizational activities, only club business meeting are allowed.

“Mandatory advisor meetings will continue quarterly, and advisors must attend each meeting,” Lieberman said. “If an advisor fails to attend, the chapter will be removed from good standing with Fraternity & Sorority Programs, which will jeopardize the continuation of the chapter on the U of A campus.”

Lieberman noted there are multiple chapters already on activities suspension, with some being prohibited from engaging with their new member classes, due to them being found to have violated the Code of Conduct in spring 2026 or currently under investigation. She added that some are also under criminal investigation.

“The alleged behaviors range from physical assault, drugs and alcohol, hazing and creating unsafe environments for our students,” Lieberman said.

The dean of students emphasized that her office is at capacity for the number of organization cases it can investigate at one time, adding every one involves an IFC chapter.

“We will take swift remedial and interim actions, and we will continue to partner with UAPD on these investigations,” Lieberman said. “You can also expect that, with this number of cases, these investigations will take time, and they will affect your ability to host events, participate in philanthropy and educate your new members.”

In July, the university also expanded its hazing prevention initiatives.

The suspension comes after one UofA fraternity allegedly forced new members to consume live goldfish and drink large amounts of alcohol.

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