About Us
Advocates provide assistance to students who have been accused of violating the Student Conduct Code or other academic conduct policies. Advocates can also provide support for students going through appeal or formal academic grievance processes.
This includes:
- Scholastic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, honor code violations)
- Behavioral misconduct (e.g. drugs, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, theft)
- Sexual misconduct or Title IX violations (sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking)
An advocate can help you with:
- Understanding the conduct process and the accusations against you
- Accompanying you to conduct or investigatory meetings
- Resolving your case informally
- Presenting at a conduct hearing
- Appealing the hearing panel’s decision
For graduate or professional students facing dismissal or other hearings for academic standing, such as COSSS at the Medical School, an Advocate can help you through the process.