Sex Offense - Known has occurred at University Park

This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/get-urgent-help for support.

Timely Warning
Possible Threat to the Community
“Your Right to Know”
November 15, 2023

Reported Date/Time:
11/15/2023 at 4 :20 PM
Incident Number:
23UP04045
Occurred Date/Time start:
11/14/2023 at 12:00 AM
Occurred Date/Time end:
11/14/2023 at 11:59 PM
Type of Report:
Sex Offense - Known
Reported Offense Narrative:
University Police received a report of a sexual assault at 4:20 p.m. on November 15, 2023. The reported assault occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on November 14, 2023, in the East Residence Hall complex. The victim, a student, reported being sexually assaulted within a residence hall.
Location Description:
The incident reportedly occurred in a residence hall located in the East Residence Hall Complex, which is located in the northeastern portion of campus, adjacent to Park Ave and Bigler Rd.
Campus Location:
University Park

Personal Safety Tips
  • Get verbal consent from your partner, and don't assume you know what the other person wants.
  • Listen to your partner. If you are getting unclear messages, stop.
  • Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
  • Sexual Assault is a second degree felony in the state of PA. Sentencing can include up to 10 years in prison, fines, and psychiatric treatment.


    It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the University community. It is the duty of the administration to warn of possible 'dangerous conditions' on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an 'affirmative duty' exists to warn persons associated with the University of possible peril at the hands of some third party or parties.


    Penn State University Police at (814) 863-1111 26 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802