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Industria hazing – Good to know

Everything you need to know about the Industria hazing: what happens, who leads it, and why it is always voluntary and alcohol-free.

Many student associations have an initiation ritual: the hazing, or “doop”. Industria has one too. Unfortunately, student hazing comes with a certain stigma, which usually has nothing to do with how hazing at a student association like Industria really goes. That is why we have put everything together here.

Freshmen with clown noses and glitter wigs during the hazing

In short

  • When: Monday 26 October 2026
  • Meeting point: Group T
  • Dress code: always come dressed up in the year’s theme!
  • Alcohol: at the cantus AFTER the hazing (for those who want to)
  • Mandatory? No. You do not need to take part in the hazing to become a member of Industria or to take part in our activities during the year.
  • Voluntary: taking part is completely voluntary, and you can stop at any time.

Who leads the hazing?

The hazing is led by the Schachtenmeester, with the help of the doopmeesters. They are students who went through the hazing at Industria themselves.

There are also always:

  • a neutral contact person
  • a first-aid officer

They make sure everyone feels safe and that everything runs safely. We also take everyone’s allergies and physical limitations into account.

Voluntary, always

Taking part in the hazing is completely voluntary. You can say at any moment that you do not want to do something, or stop altogether, without having to explain why. Nobody will hold it against you. You can always turn to the neutral contact person, the Schachtenmeester or a doopmeester.

How does the hazing work?

Remember: you always come to the hazing dressed up in the year’s theme. The more original, the better! (This year’s theme is Toy Story)

  1. Start at Group T: all freshmen gather at Group T. There, you get short individual tasks from the Schachtenmeester and the doopmeesters.
  2. The ‘dirty’ part: afterwards, we go to another location together for the ‘dirty’ part.
  3. Group games: finally, there is a part with games that the freshmen play as a group.
Freshmen gather in the evening in front of a brick building while the Schachtenmeester and doopmeesters explain the tasks

No alcohol

Good to know: not a single drop of alcohol is served at our hazing. Fancy a beer? Then you will have to wait until the cantus 😉

The Leuven hazing charter

Every year, a hazing charter is drawn up in cooperation with the Leuven police. It sets strict rules on how a hazing may be run, and these may never be broken. Industria and its doopmeesters sign this charter every year.

Together is what matters

The hazing is a fun event where you get to know your fellow students better and build a bond with the other freshmen who took part. Fun and safety are always our top priorities. Being together is what it is all about: you will have incredibly fun moments and a time you will not soon forget!

Group photo of the freshmen and doopmeesters in white lab coats after the hazing

Questions?

If you have questions about the hazing, contact the Praeses at praeses@industria.be or the first-year team (eerstejaarswerking) at ejw@industria.be.