Southern Methodist University (SMU) police are investigating a reported sexual assault that took place at a fraternity house, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.

The female complainant is not affiliated with the school, but said she was sexually assaulted by someone she called an acquaintance. The alleged assault took place inside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house Sunday night around 8:30 p.m., said university spokesman Kent Best.

A representative for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter released a statement to the school's student newspaper the Daily Campus.

"SAE Texas Delta is conducting its own internal investigation regarding the alleged incident this morning at 3005 Dyer Court. The chapter is also fully cooperating with SMU's investigation," the statement said.

While the police are confirmed to be investigating the alleged sexual assault, the school has not commented publically on the matter.

SMU freshman Madison Marchetti told NBC DFW she takes her own security of campus very seriously. She said she received a campus crime alert in an email from the university.

"It's a really sad situation but it just makes us be more aware of what's going on and what we do at night," Marchetti said.

"We travel in groups and I'm never walking alone," the freshman said while encircled by three other students as they walked through campus. "And if I'm studying late at the library or something then I call the free service that SMU provides called 'Giddy Up' and it's like these golf carts and they just come and pick you up."

Following five sexual assault complaints had previously been filed with the university and the school had since been criticized for not being tough enough with their policies. With sexual assault being a hot-button issue in higher education, SMU implemented 41 recommendations from a task force on their sexual assault policies and procedures.

"SMU is committed to implementing these changes and monitoring our practices," university president Gerald R. Turner said in a statement at the time.

Turner formed the task force a year ago with students, medical personnel, members of law enforcement, faculty and staff.

"Sexual misconduct is a serious issue at universities and colleges nationwide, which are required by the federal government to investigate allegations and hold violators accountable through an internal grievance procedure," Turner said. "Even without such requirements, SMU is committed to policies and procedures that uphold community standards and foster a healthy learning environment based on mutual respect, responsible behavior and fair treatment of all students."