How to Date a Professor
Professors have lives outside of the classroom, but taking care of responsibilities to students, administration and colleagues often means they have little left for a personal life. Stanford University's Faculty and Staff Help Center suggests that university faculty members manage stress by developing and maintaining supportive relationships--and with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can be one of those relationships.
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Instructions
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Stay abreast of education policies and news, so that you can carry on an informed conversation with the professor you want to date. Search newspapers and online publications for the latest education-related news. Become familiar with the lingo of academic life. Attend education conferences, where you can meet single professionals.
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Suggest a brief weekend date, such as a wine-and-dessert outing, that acknowledges her busy schedule. Remind her that you are open to scheduling the date for a more convenient time. She may appreciate your flexibility and your respect for her dedication to her career.
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Offer assistance grading papers, wading through administrative paperwork and handling minor research duties. Helping him get tasks done faster and more efficiently increases the time he has to spend with you.
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Tips & Warnings
According to the National Education Association, college and university professors work 52 hours per week on average.
Acknowledge the professional accomplishments of the college professor in your life.
Dress conservatively at college functions. These events are reflections of the institutions. When attending with a college professor, you are expected to dress and behave in a manner befitting a respected institution of higher learning.
If you are a student, do not date your own professor. Many colleges and universities prohibit such relationships.
