The Honor Committee selects and trains a pool of Honor Advisors who are responsible for providing students going through the system, including Reporters, with emotional and confidential support and for providing the parties to which they are assigned with neutral and impartial information about the process they will be experiencing. Advisors provide procedural guidance, ensure a fair and complete consideration of the matter at hand, guarantee that the rights of all persons involved are protected, and offer personal support for those involved. Any individual who suspects that an honor violation may have occurred should confer with an Honor Advisor before taking any action. All conversations with an Honor Advisor are strictly confidential.

Each individual who decides to report a case is immediately assigned an Honor Advisor to advise them throughout the investigation process. This Honor Advisor keeps the Reporter informed of developments in the investigation and serves as a resource in answering the Reporter's questions and concerns. In addition, Honor Advisors assist the student suspected of committing an honor violation. An advisor helps explain the charges against the student and advises him of the rights afforded all students under the By-laws of the Honor Committee. If accused, the Advisors inform the student of his options; he may leave the University, thereby admitting guilt, or he may appeal the accusation by requesting a trial though the Honor Committee. In no way does the Advisor attempt to influence the decision of the student, but instead supports the student in this difficult decision-making process. Throughout all phases of the investigation and accusation, the Advisor provides personal support to the student and continually maintains open communication between the student and the Honor Committee.

If a trial is requested, the Honor advisor for the accused student works closely with the Honor Counsel to ensure that the rights of the student are protected. The Advisor attempts to help the student handle any academic, parental, or other problems that may arise during the case. This Advisor remains as a stable support for the student throughout the trial process.

Anyone with questions about possible honor violations may contact an Honor Advisor or Honor Committee representative. Conferring with an Honor Advisor or Committee representative in no way commits the individual to taking further action.