Dating for Couples

On Campus Locations

Acceptable

Unacceptable

In the hall of Old Main on Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.In Cedarholm Library.
In the Student Center of Old Main on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:20 p.m.In off-limits areas.
In the Student Center of Old Main on Sunday from 12 noon to 9:50 p.m.Before 6:45 a.m. on Monday through Friday.
In the upper area of the Dining Complex prior to 8:00 p.m.After the buildings close, you must return to your dorm [SL 5/10].
At school functions.In the parking lots.
On campus outside after dark - the picnic tables in the Visitor's circle and the Gazebo are acceptable dating locations.
At breakfast Sunday morning.
On a walk without an Epass if you are a senior (see Passes for approved areas where a couple may walk, rollerblade, etc.).

Off Campus Locations

You may date

You may not date:

Off-campus with an appropriate Epass and chaperone: see Pass Chart.In laundromats.
In homes or apartments only with parental, faculty, or staff supervision.Both stay in the same home overnight.
While participating in an extension ministry, provided that
- The pastor knows of the situation and understands Maranatha’s guidelines.
-You are always chaperoned and never alone in a building, home, etc.
-You are not distracted from ministry.
Be in a home or apartment without supervision, even if you have parental consent. Violation of this policy is an expellable offense.

Also see: Off Limit areas, Passes, and Chaperones