A person who has experienced or thinks they have experienced a sexual offense is encouraged to report such an incident to the Chicago Police. The University Judicial process that would be followed once a report is filed in outlined in the disciplinary process section, in the Code of Student Responsibility. This process is completely separate from any criminal or civil actions that individual who has been assaulted might pursue. The Student Handbook includes the procedures, as well as a list of some of the penalties and sanctions that may be imposed upon the conclusion of a disciplinary proceeding involving a sexual assault. Any special accommodations that might be necessary including changing of classes, moving residence halls, arranging for escorts, etc., are handled by the Dean of Students Office.
Person is encouraged to get to a safe place.
Person is advised to seek medical treatment. Person is recommended to seek support, information and counseling. Person is encouraged to consider filing a written report. The Student Handbook sets forth the procedures for the university disciplinary action for students. It allows the complaintant and the accused to be allowed one advisor each.