A copy of the V.U. Honor System constitution can be acquired from your investigator or found at the web-site listed above. Be prompt in arriving at the scheduled time of the hearing. Notify your investigator immediately or no later than 48 hours before the hearing, if you have a witness pertaining to the case. On the date of the hearing, the investigator begins the proceedings by outlining his investigation for the assembled Council members. At this time, you have an opportunity to air a defense of your plea and to answer questions from Council members.
Any witnesses round off the testimony presented during the hearing.
The Honor Council considers all evidence and testimony privately and then renders a decision of guilt or innocence. In the event of a guilty verdict, the Council then votes on application of the Standard Penalty. The results of the hearing are final and are sent through the V.U. Vice-President's office, Academic Affairs, and then to you in the form of a letter. If necessary, appeals procedures can then be obtained from his office. The Standard Penalty is established as a guideline for most Honor Code violations.