Editor’s note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault. Resources are available here.
The Indiana Daily Student recognizes that sexual violence and assault are pertinent issues on college campuses across the nation, including at IU Bloomington. According to the American Psychological Association, sexual assault makes up the greatest proportion, 43%, of all on-campus crimes in the U.S. In 2023, the IU Police Department recorded 48 cases of sexual assault on IU Bloomington’s campus.
Students, specifically first-year students, are especially at risk for experiencing sexual assault during the start of the fall semester to Thanksgiving Break — a time referred to by some researchers and experts as the “Red Zone.”
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center also estimates more than 90% of sexual assaults go unreported.
The IDS is committed to keeping the campus community aware of this issue on IU Bloomington’s campus and any available resources. This page will be updated with information on sexual violence cases reported on the IUPD Daily Log if available.
So far this semester, the IU Police Department has received 31 reports of sexual violence, which includes reports of sexual assault, rape and sexual battery.
- Sexual assault is defined by IU as any sex offense that meets the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report program’s definitions of rape, fondling, incest or statutory rape.
- Rape is defined by IU as the nonconsensual penetration of private body parts by an object or another person’s body part. IU’s definition also includes oral penetration by a sex organ of another person.
- Sexual battery is defined by Indiana code as the nonconsensual touching of another person’s private body parts to satisfy the sexual desires of the perpetrator or another individual.
Dec. 3
The IU Police Department received a report of a sexual assault Dec. 3 that occurred in September 2025 at Forest Residence Center, according to an email from IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett.
The individual involved was provided with support resources, and the investigation is ongoing.
Dec. 1
The IU Police Department received a report Dec. 1 from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance about a sexual assault that occurred at the Indiana Memorial Union on Jan. 8.
The incident was not reported to IUPD by the individual involved and has been referred to university officials for review, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email.
The same day, IU Health Bloomington Hospital contacted IUPD regarding an assault that occurred on the IU Bloomington campus Nov. 28. Cornett said details about the case were not provided to IUPD for privacy reasons.
Nov. 20
On Nov. 20, the IU Police Department responded to an alleged sexual assault that occurred the same day at Wright Quadrangle. The victim received resources for support services, and the investigation is ongoing, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak wrote in an email.
Nov. 17
The IU Police Department received a report from the IU Health Center on Nov. 17 regarding someone who had been sexually assaulted Oct. 31 at Walnut Grove Center. The individual involved did not report the assault to IUPD, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett.
On the same day, the Office of Civil Rights Compliance reported a sexual assault to IUPD that took place Sept. 6 at Foster Hall. The individual involved did not report the assault to IUPD, and the case was referred to university officials for review, Cornett said.
Nov. 13
The IU Police Department received a report Nov. 13 from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance regarding a person who reported being sexually assaulted Nov. 2 at Union Street Apartments, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
The assault was not reported to IUPD by the individual involved and has been referred to university officials for review.
Nov. 7
The IU Police Department received a report Nov. 7 from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance regarding a person who reported being sexually assaulted Aug. 31 at Briscoe Quadrangle, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email.
The assault was not reported to IUPD by the individual involved and has been referred to university officials for review.
Nov. 6
On Nov. 6, IUPD received a report of a sexual assault that occurred Nov. 1 on the IU Bloomington campus, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email.
The investigation is ongoing, and the victim was provided with resources for support services.
On the same day, IUPD received a report of a sexual assault that occurred Nov. 4 on the exterior grounds of the Jacobs School of Music. The report came from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, Cornett said.
The victim did not report the assault to IUPD, and the case has been referred to university officials for review.
Nov. 5
The IU Police Department received a report Nov. 5 from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance regarding an individual who reported being sexually assaulted during the 2024-2025 academic year, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email.
Cornett said the incident occurred at an unspecified location on the IU Bloomington campus. The assault was not reported to IUPD by the individual involved and has been referred to university officials for review.
On the same day, IUPD received a report from the IU Health Bloomington Hospital of a sexual assault that occurred overnight between Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.
An IU Health spokesperson said the hospital was “unable to assist” with providing more information on the assault.
Nov. 4
An attempted rape the night of Nov. 1 at Forest Quadrangle was reported to IUPD on Nov. 4. The suspect is known to the victim and the university and is not affiliated with IU.
Nov. 3
A rape at Chi Phi fraternity the evening of Nov. 1 was reported to IUPD on Nov. 3. The suspect is known to the victim and to the university.
Nov. 2
The IU Police Department received report of a sexual assault that occurred Nov. 2 at Eigenmann Hall, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email. The suspect is an IU student and is known to the victim, who chose not to press charges.
Nov. 1
A sexual assault that occurred Nov. 1 at an on-campus fraternity or sorority was reported to IUPD from the IU Health Center on the same day, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email. The victim did not report the assault to IUPD.
Oct. 17
The IU Police Department received a report Oct. 17 of a sexual assault that occurred Sept. 13 at the Collins Living-Learning Center, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
The investigation is ongoing as of Oct. 21. IUPD requests anyone with additional information to call IUPD at 812-855-4111.
Oct. 9
The IU Police Department met with a student Oct. 9 who reported a sexual assault had taken place Oct. 5 at Walnut Grove Center.
The student chose not to press charges, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email.
Oct. 6
The IU Police Department received a report of sexual assault Oct. 6 from the Office of Civil Rights Compliance. The incident was reported at Briscoe Quadrangle in September 2025.
The individual involved did not report the incident. The case has been referred to university officials for review, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak.
Sept. 25
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 25 from the Title IX Office regarding an assault at an undisclosed on-campus location in March 2023.
The individual involved did not report the incident. The case has been referred to university officials for review, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
Sept. 23
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 23 from the Title IX Office concerning a sexual assault that occurred Sept. 18 at Sigma Pi fraternity.
The individual involved did not report the case to IU police. The incident has been referred to university officials for review, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
Sept. 22
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 22 from the Title IX Office concerning a sexual assault that occurred in January 2025 at an unnamed fraternity.
IUPD also received a report Sept. 22 from the Title IX Office regarding a sexual assault that occurred Sept. 14 at Cedar Hall.
In both reports, the individuals involved did not report the cases to IUPD. The incidents have been referred to university officials for review, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
Sept. 18
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 18 of a sexual assault that occurred Sept. 14 at Foster Quadrangle.
The investigation is ongoing as of Sept. 22, IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak said in an email.
Sept. 16
The IU Police Department met with a student Sept. 16 who reported having been sexually assaulted Sept. 12 at Read Hall. The investigation is ongoing as of Sept. 19, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak.
Sept. 15
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 15 from a student who reported being raped Sept. 13.
IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett said in an email the sexual assault occurred at an unknown location on the IU Bloomington campus.
The investigation is ongoing.
Sept. 4
The IU Police Department received a report Sept. 4 of a rape that occurred Aug. 28 at an unnamed fraternity, according to IU police.
IUPD received the report from the IU Student Health Center. The individual involved did not report the case.
Sept. 2
The IU Police Department received a report of a rape on the morning of Aug. 31 at Spruce Hall, according to an IU Bloomington crime notice sent Sept. 2.
IUPD is investigating the case. The suspect is known to police and described as a male student not affiliated with IU.
Aug. 29
The IU Police Department received a report Aug. 29 of a rape that occurred Aug. 23 at Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, according to IUPD. The victim identified a suspect but declined to prosecute. The case was sent to university officials for review.
Aug. 28
The IU Police Department received a report Aug. 28 of a rape that occurred Aug. 23 at Walnut Grove Center, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Julia Nowak.
IUPD received the report from the IU Student Health Center. The individual involved did not report the case.
Aug. 25
IUPD officers took report Aug. 25 of a sexual assault that occurred Aug. 23 at an unspecified IU dorm. The victim did not pursue criminal charges.
Aug. 22
IUPD received a report Aug. 22 of a sexual battery that occurred Aug. 21. The victim told officers that two individuals fondled them near the McNutt Quad courtyard. The victim did not press criminal charges.
A list of resources is available here if you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or abuse.
