Despite the legal definition of an adult as someone “18 and older,” state courts have held that sexual relationships between students and teachers are against the law.

Can you get in trouble for dating a professor?

As one graduate student put it, “Students should be treated by faculty as scholars, not as potential sexual partners.” And even though most other colleges and universities ban student-faculty dating where a supervisory relationships exists, virtually no institution requires professors to wait any length of time before

What do I do if I fall in love with my teacher?

Take the time and energy you previously spent lusting after your teacher and put it towards something productive. Also try to get out and find some new people to spend time with to get your mind off them. Spend time with friends. Develop relationships with other people, especially people your own age.