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 a teaching assistant?

– Dont date a professor or teaching assistant who teaches your class. It would be unprofessional for the teacher to be instructing you in a class while being romantically involved. It could also cause tension if your relationship ends before the semester does.

Can you have a relationship with a 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.

Are RAs allowed to date people on their floor?

At their simplest, the rules state that an RA cannot date a student on his or her floor OR in the same building. Each RA is required to keep a journal of each interaction with residents living on his or her floor, essentially taking a huge chunk of privacy out of their living experience.