Voter Registration Initiative
Office of Civic Engagement and Orientation
2110 Boylan Hall
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
P: 718.951.6685
E: studentaffairs@brooklyn.cuny.edu
The Voter Registration and Empowerment Initiative creates and implements a plan each year to ensure that all students at Brooklyn College receive information about voter registration, voter rights and the poll worker initiative.
We hope to empower and engage all students to take advantage of their right to vote. Use your voice, and vote regularly.
Under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the Center for Student Disability Services is an agency-based registration site, where students are offered the opportunity to become registered voters. Applications are available in 138 Roosevelt Hall. For more information, please visit the State Board of Elections.
Voter Registration and Empowerment Initiative Plan
The Voter Registration and Empowerment Initiative Plan for fall 2012 consists of several event and volunteer opportunities throughout the academic year.
August
Provision and distribution of voter registration forms to all new students at Orientation.
September
Distribution of voter registration cards and poll worker applications to administrative and academic offices on campus.
Classroom visits to make voter registration information available to freshmen.
Sept. 11
Day of Remembrance and Service kicks off the Brooklyn College Voter Registration Drive.
Sept. 17 – 21
Constitution Day is celebrated with weeklong displays and tabling to register voters. Mini-Constitutions are disseminated at the Campus Conversations discussion focusing on freedom of religion.
Sept. 19 – 21, 24, 27 – 28
Tabling on campus by the Office of Civic Engagement to register voters and raise awareness.
Oct. 1 – 5, 9 – 12
Tabling on campus by the Office of Civic Engagement to register voters and raise awareness.
Oct. 2
Voter Empowerment Day I – Education Initiative
Nov. 1
Voter Empowerment Day II – Mobilization Initiative
Implementation of this plan includes collaborations with registered Brooklyn College organizations, academic departments and various campus offices.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to register to vote, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen by birth or a naturalized U.S. citizen,
- be at least 18 years of age and a New York State resident for at least 30 days prior to the primary or general election,
- not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction,
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere, and
- be registered approximately one month prior to any election.
You need to re-register if any of the conditions below applies to you:
- You have changed your address since the last time you voted or registered to vote.
- You wish to change your party affiliation.
- You have changed your name since last voting.
Poll Worker Initiative
The Board of Elections is looking for students who can work as inspectors or interpreters on Election Day. Please see CUNY's poll worker website for eligibility requirements. Return completed applications to the Office of Student Affairs, 2113 Boylan Hall.
