Register to Vote

Voting is an important part of self advocacy. We would like to ensure that you have access to voting registration as part of your involvement with SSD.

The National Voter Registration Act requires that all California State Universities and Community College accommodations offices serve as designated voter registration agencies and must provide voter registration services.

Voter Registration Qualifications

To register to vote in California, a student must be:

A United States citizen and a resident of California;
18 years old or older on Election Day;
Not currently in state or federal prison
Not conserved

Voter Pre-Registration Qualifications

A student who is under the age of 18 can pre-register to vote in California. The student must:

Be 16 or 17 years old; and
Meet all of the other eligibility requirements to vote.

Students pre-registering will automatically be registered to vote on their 18th birthday.

Online Registration

A student can register or pre-register to vote online.
The student will be asked to answer a series of questions to register

In-Person Registration

Students can also register at the Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) office, University Hall, Room 183.