At many schools, there are no formal rules about professors dating students. It is discouraged, but not prohibited. For most educators, there is an unwritten rule that getting involved with students is a bad idea. The most popular approach is to ban relationships between professors and the students they supervise.

Are student professor relationships illegal?

An improper relationship with a student can result in a criminal conviction, imprisonment and financial penalties. Even if the relationship is consensual, an improper sexual act between teacher and student is illegal. Are you being charged with an improper sexual relationship?