# Temple University investigates off-campus rape allegation

> Temple University refers alleged rape report to student conduct code after off-campus incident.
- Title: Temple University investigates off-campus rape allegation
- Summary: Temple University refers alleged rape report to student conduct code after off-campus incident. Temple University is investigating a reported rape at an…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/temple-investigating-rape-accusation-campus-apartment
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:18:41.102+00:00
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## Temple University
Temple University will refer a report of an alleged rape to the office that handles the Student Conduct Code.
## Off-campus incident
Temple University is investigating the alleged rape of a student that occurred off-campus at the University Village apartment complex around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
## Report timeline
A student reported the allegation Tuesday morning to the Department of Public Safety, which referred the case to the office that handles the Student Conduct Code.
## University President John Fry
President John Fry said the student who filed the report, not the school, would decide whether to get law enforcement involved.
## Student decision
No single incident is the same, and there are varying reasons as to why a victim will choose to pursue or not pursue criminal charges.
## University policy
Referring the case to the Student Conduct Code will allow university officials to hold students accountable under university policy.
## Next steps
Temple University is convening a Sexual Assault Advisory Group to review and make recommendations for improving sexual assault policies and practices.
## Key takeaway

Temple University is investigating a reported rape at an off-campus apartment and will refer the case to its student conduct code office, with the victim deciding whether to involve law enforcement.