But it turns out that not all student/TA relationships are deemed inappropriate. However, when the situation does arise that a TA is dating his or her student while still teaching him or her, the relationship violates the universitys policy because the TA holds power over the students academic life.

Can you date your college TA?

For instance, if you and your TA really connect, are both of legal age and the attraction is consensual, it may be appropriate for you two to date after the class concludes. Sometimes these rules are different for professors than they are for RAs or TAs who are often students themselves, Masini says.

Can you date a student as a TA?

Remember, you cant date or be in a romantic/sexual relationship with a student you teach, supervise, or evaluate. If you are already in a romantic relationship with a student before the semester starts, do inform your supervisor and work with him/her to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

Is it unethical for a TA to date a student?

Such relationships are inappropriate. However, when the situation does arise that a TA is dating his or her student while still teaching him or her, the relationship violates the universitys policy because the TA holds power over the students academic life.

Why is a teacher student relationship illegal?

Because teachers are in a position of authority over their students. The law doesnt want a teacher having a sexual relationship, or any romantic relationship at all, with a student. College professors even get fired for it.