No, you can come forward at any time. However, you are encouraged to make a report as soon as possible, because it is often the case that the earlier an incident is reported, the more effectively it can be investigated. If the respondent is no longer a part of the Yale community by the time the report is made, the University may not be able to take disciplinary action against that person through the University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct. You may also still utlilize Yale’s support resources.