Democratic Engagement
Make a difference in your community by participating the in the democratic process.
2025 Election Season events
Voter Registration Tables
Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brandt Student Center
Thursday, Aug. 28 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Wilkins Athletics & Events Center
Sunday, Aug. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Wilkins Athletics & Events Center
Monday, Sept. 1 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Allen Dining Hall
Stop by the voter registration table to register to vote or check your voter registration status.
National Vote Early Day
Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brandt Student Center
The Center for Civic Engagement is offering rides to the polls at the Winchester Office of Elections throughout the day on Vote Early Day for those who wish to vote early in person.
Election Day Walk to the Polls
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 3:30 p.m.| Sarah’s Glen
Join the Center for Civic Engagement and walk to the polls together on election day! All who are voting with their on-campus address can gather at Sarah’s Glen at 3:30 p.m. to walk to the polling place at Jim Barnett Park. Come early for music, snacks and conversation starting at 3 p.m. To expedite the process, please register to vote in advance of election day, although same-day registration will be available starting at 3 p.m.
GET REGISTERED HERE!
Campus Compact identifies six core components of educating students for democracy:
- Student voting: With a goal of increasing the proportion of college students who vote in local, state, and national elections;
- Democracy in principle and practice: With a goal of increasing student understanding of the underpinnings of democracy and the workings of democratic institutions;
- Deliberation for a shared future: With a goal of increasing students’ capacity to listen respectfully to the ideas of others and engage in both constructive and critical discussion of public questions;
- Media fact and fiction: With a goal of increasing the capacity of students to distinguish reliable from unreliable political information;
- Student leadership for democracy: With a goal of building a network of student leaders committed to democratic renewal; and
- Teaching for democracy: With a goal of preparing faculty and staff members to develop and execute high-quality courses and programs focused on democratic engagement.