Cedarville University

Since I arrived at Cedarville, I had always heard that students were restricted to "three-second hugs." However, a friend and I began discussing this, and I was challenged to find where the Student Handbook said this. I studied the handbook and could only find that "Public displays of affection should be limited to...a brief embrace."

Where did the "rule" of a "three-second hug" come from?
Is it the accepted definition of a "brief embrace?"
Is it something students made up?
OR
Is it an unwritten rule of Cedarville University?

LOL! I've heard people joke about this. My understanding is that a) it's awkward for everyone else b)we're all stressed out students. Having a boundary set helps to avoid going down the road of temptation c) some people take a hug to mean WAY more than a friendly hug-so having a "standard" helps everyone. That's just my take on it. If you're looking for a more serious answer, Student Life are always open to chatting about rules and interpretation...and Town Hall nights are a great forum for discussing the relevance of these rules