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It gives people—people as individuals—control over their own destinies” - Lyndon B. Johnson 
Why does the University get involved in voter registration?
The 1998 reauthorization of the federal Higher Education Act and the State of California Donahoe Higher Education Act include a requirement that higher education institutions make a “good faith effort” to make mail voter registration forms available to all enrolled students. This federal and state legislation supports the campus’s long-standing goals of engendering leadership and citizenship among the student body.
Am I eligible to register to vote?
In order to register to vote you must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of California, and at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election.
As a college student living away from home, where should I register?
You may register to vote either at your college address, or at your hometown or parent’s address. If you register at your hometown address and want to vote while attending college, you must remember to request an absentee ballot at least 30 days before the election. Check with your state election board for the exact deadline.
If I sign up to vote, will I get called for jury duty?
The court draws names from many sources, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An individual is more likely to be called for jury duty because of possessing a driver’s license than because of registering to vote. No person is exempt from jury duty by reason of occupation. Based on their student status, students may request a deferral of service to the next school break. Students must respond to the jury duty summons and appear in court to request to be excused.
I live in a residence hall and use a P.O. Box address.
What is the correct way to complete the registration form?
Students living in a residence hall or house should use the name of the specific residence hall/house as their residence address (e.g. Santa Cruz Hall). The P.O. Box is considered your mailing address. Students living in Francisco Torres: residence address is 6850 El Colegio, Goleta, CA 93117; mailing address is 6-digit number (assigned by Housing) Francisco Torres, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. For detailed instructions, access UCSB Address Instructions.
How do I register to vote?
The Student Affairs Division in conjunction with the UCSB Voter Registration Volunteer Coalition and Associated Students sponsors a non-partisan voter registration drive twice a year, in fall and winter or spring, depending on the state and local elections schedule. In addition, voter registration forms are available year-round at various campus locations, including the Student Resource Building and the campus Post Office. Students can also initiate registration on the California Secretary of State’s web site at www.sos.ca.gov.
When is the last day I may register to vote for an election?
Although an eligible citizen may register to vote at any time, no person is eligible to vote unless he/she is registered on or before 15 days prior to the election.
How will I find out where to go to vote?
Your registration card should include the address of your polling place. Many jurisdictions also send additional informative materials to registered voters. If you do not receive the information in the mail, call the local election office at (805) 568-2200. To view your local polling site please visit the Santa Barbara County Elections Web site at http://www.sbcvote.com/elect/resources/root1107/pollplac.htm
When is it necessary to reregister to vote?
You need to reregister if you move, change your name, wish to change political party affiliations or if your signature has changed.
I am interested in getting involved in a political organization on campus. What is available?
There are several political organizations on campus including Campus Democrats, College Republicans, CALPIRG and the Green Party. For more information you can contact the Activities Advisor in the Office of Student Life (X4551) or access the Office of Student Life web site at http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu.
How can I get involved in UCSB's non-partisan votor registration drive?
The Voter Registration Volunteer Coalition (VRVC) and the Associated Students sponsor the voter registration drive(s) each year. To join the Voter Registration Volunteer Coalition, contact Barbra Ortiz, the campus Voter Registration Coordinator at 805.893.7884, ortiz-b@sa.ucsb.edu or Aaron Jones, the Associated Students Student Government Advisor at 805.893.2566, aaronj@as.ucsb.edu
Where can I obtain more information about voter registration, voting and elections?
Additional information can be accessed at the following web sites:
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