The University Police Department (UPD) is currently investigating an alleged sexual assault of a female student at the Quad.

According to a press release that was sent out by the Office of Communications on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the incident allegedly took place on the morning of Friday, Dec. 4 and was reported to UPD on Sunday, Dec. 6.

The report states that the suspect is believed to be a 19 year old African-American male, 6 feet and 175 pounds with black hair and black eyes.

The campus-wide press release also provides students with prevention tips which include “no means no and yes means yes,” “trust your instincts,” “be mindful of who you allow into your residence” and others. The report emphasizes that a person who is intoxicated is unable to consent to sex and therefore, anyone who engages in sexual activity with an intoxicated person is subject to arrest. It also details the need for students to be active bystanders when they witness behavior that could lead to drug or alcohol related sexual assault.

Students who have experienced any type of sexual assault are encouraged to receive confidential support through CSUSM’s Sexual Violence Advocate and Educator, Christa Wencl, who can be contacted through Student Health and Counseling Services. Students also have the option of reporting directly to the university’s Title IX Coordinator, Bridget Blanshan, “who can help provide resources, support and remedies, as well as determine whether the University needs to take further action.”

CSUSM asks that if anyone has any information pertaining to the investigation that they contact University Police at (760) 750-4567 or the University’s SAFE hotline at 760-750-SAFE.