Annual Reminder: Register to Vote
Who Received This Email?
We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, to all enrolledÌýstudents.
Dear [first],
Happy National Voter Registration Day! Register to vote now to have your voice heard in the November election.
What You Need to Know
- In-state students: All active, registered Colorado voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail a few weeks before Election Day. If you plan to vote in °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï or in your home county,ÌýÌýand that your ballot mailing address is up to date. Colorado voters may update theirÌýÌýat anytime.
Ìý - Out-of-state students: You may choose to either from your home state or . You cannot register and/or vote in both locations. Many states have a registration and/or absentee ballot request deadline, so act now to receive your ballot.
Note: If you register to vote in Colorado, you'll be considered a Colorado resident for motor vehicle registration, income tax, and jury duty purposes. Registering to vote does not automatically make you a resident for tuition purposes. Your CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï tuition classification won't change unless you take all of the necessary actions to establish residency and successfully petition for a change in residency.
Ìý - Students living on campus: Whether voting in Colorado or in your home state via absentee ballot,Ìýyou must use your mailbox number, not your dorm room number for your ballot to find you.ÌýVisit °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï County'sÌýÌýpage for instructions.
In-Person Registration & Voting
Starting Oct. 26, you can visit the UMC Vote Center to register, update your registration and vote in person. Williams Village will also have a Vote Center Nov. 2 and 3. for in-person registration and voting. Both locations will have a 24-hour drop box.
and have websites to help guide you through the registration and voting process if you have questions.
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