It happened shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Morgan Hall South dorm at Broad and Oxford streets in North Philadelphia.
The victim told police the suspects, who were wearing dark clothing and ski masks, approached him and asked how much his sneakers cost.
When the victim responded, they said they wanted to buy them from him right then.
When the victim refused and started to walk away, one of the suspects allegedly punched him.
The suspects then chased the victim inside the dorm, striking the student and damaging university property after chasing the victim into the lobby.
The victim suffered a cut to his upper lip and injured his hand. However, nothing was taken from him.
Cell phone video obtained by Action News last week, which is part of the police investigation, also showed the chaotic scene.
Temple University student chased, assaulted inside campus dorm: Police
Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.