In early February, Ohio University was alerted of actions by the fraternities that may violate the student code of conduct, university spokeswoman Carly Leatherwood said. Cease-and-desist letters sent to fraternity representatives by Taylor Tackett, OU's assistant dean of students and director, informed members that they are not allowed to meet in any capacity — officially or unofficially — while the groups are under investigation. According to the letter sent to Delta Tau Delta, fraternity members held an event the weekend of Feb. 5-7 at a residence on Mill Street in Athens, which raised concerns about violating health and safety orders due to the pandemic. Tackett asked for a list of attendees and their guests. No specific details about what might have occurred was included in the cease-and-desist letter to Alpha Phi Alpha.