The concept of “structure” at Proctor is complex. At first glance, the school does not look or feel strict, largely because it isn’t. At other schools, structure is confused with formalities: formal dress, sit-down meals, hierarchic relationships, and seniority privileges. Although these traditions are not part of Proctor's culture, it does not mean we are unstructured. Our advisory and communication systems provide considerable structure for students.

Each student has a faculty advisor whose role is to serve as the primary contact person for that student. The advisor schedules his or her advisee’s classes and has daily conversations during advisory period or assembly. The role of the advisor is to be wholly supportive as Proctor places great responsibility on the advisor to be on top of each student’s life and to serve as the primary contact person for each the advisee’s family. If you need to change classes, or wish to room with a different student, or are simply feeling homesick, you turn to your advisor for help and support. That’s what we call structure!