COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University fraternity has lost its recognition as a registered student organization for the next decade after a university investigation into an incident that resulted in a student being hospitalized earlier this year.
University officials announced that Pi Kappa Phi violated multiple sections of Ohio State’s Code of Student Conduct, including policies related to hazing, dangerous behavior and alcohol. As a result, the fraternity’s registered status has been revoked through July 23, 2036.
According to the university, the fraternity was given five days to appeal the decision under the student conduct process.
Ohio State officials said the organization may request to return to campus once the revocation period ends. Before being considered for reinstatement, the fraternity must demonstrate that it can operate in compliance with university policies governing student organizations and fraternity life, as well as state and federal laws.
The disciplinary action stems from an incident in March that prompted the university to place Pi Kappa Phi on interim suspension while the investigation was underway. During that time, the chapter was prohibited from hosting events or participating in activities as a recognized student organization.
University records show this is not the fraternity’s first disciplinary case. The chapter previously received sanctions in 2020 for alcohol-related and endangering behavior violations, and in 2017 for hazing and alcohol policy violations. Those earlier cases resulted in probation and required educational measures rather than the long-term revocation imposed in the latest decision.
