{
  "id": "2026-03-03-north-dakota-state-university-residence-hall-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "north-dakota-state-university-residence-hall-sexual-assault-2026-03-03",
  "institution": {
    "name": "North Dakota State University",
    "shortName": "NDSU",
    "state": "ND",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NDSU Campus Emergency Notification System"
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-03-03",
    "type": "sexual-offense",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Sexual assault reported in a residence hall",
    "headlinePublic": "Sexual assault reported in a residence hall",
    "summary": "NDSU Police [posted that they were informed of a sexual assault reported in a campus residence hall during the early morning of March 3](https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/safety_awareness_notices).",
    "outcome": "Reporting individual offered resources. Distinct from the May 1 off-campus fraternity third-party report on the same page."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-03-03",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "March 3, 2026 - Sexual Assault\n\nOn 03/03/2026 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual had previously exchanged messaging.\n\nThe reporting individual has been offered resources and options.\n\nWhile circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s).\n\nShould you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998. You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police \"Text-A-Tip\" line at (701) 526-6006.\n\nPeople’s safety and well-being at NDSU are of paramount importance to the University. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from:\n\nUniversity Police https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/\n\nSexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_assault_prevention_and_advocacy\n\nEqual Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Officehttps://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_and_gender_based_harassment_and_sexual_misconduct_resource_guide or other on and off campus support agencies.\n\nThe NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings\n\nWhenever possible, travel with friends and use the Campus Safety Escort Service https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/campussafetyservices/\n\nDownload and familiarize yourself with the Pathlight app\n\nReport suspicious persons, activity, or other safety concerns immediately\n\nReading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are additional FREE local and national resources\n\nRAINN\n1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line)\nhotline.rainn.org/online<https://hotline.rainn.org/online> (chat option)\n\nRape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead\n701-293-7273 (24-hour line)\nwww.raccfm.com",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/safety_awareness_notices",
      "sourceDescription": "NDSU Police Safety Awareness Notices: March 3 2026 residence-hall sexual assault",
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        "Distinct incident from 2026-05-01-north-dakota-state-university-off-campus-fraternity-sexual-assault: on-campus residence hall vs off-campus fraternity, different date."
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  ],
  "context": "NDSU posted the notice on its [Safety Awareness Notices](https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/safety_awareness_notices) page. Remaining 2024-25 vehicle-theft and shots-fired notices queued.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "A sexual assault was reported in a campus residence hall during the early morning of March 3.",
    "The notice includes 701-231-8998, Text-A-Tip, and RAINN / Rape and Abuse Crisis Center contacts."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "NDSU Safety Awareness Notices",
      "url": "https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/safety_awareness_notices",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-24",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 429"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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    "sexual-offense",
    "timely-warning",
    "2026"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-08-24",
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