Medgar Votes
275,000+ students
That’s a lot of votes!
CUNY VOTES is a comprehensive, non-partisan initiative whose mission is to promote student voter registration, voter participation, and voter awareness through campus-based activities, external partnerships, and University-wide campaigns.
Register to vote online through DMV with a State issued ID and apply for an absentee ballot online. If online is not an option, you can access these forms under the Register to Vote heading on this site.
- Register to Vote Deadline: October 26, 2024
- Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: October 26, 2024
- General Election: November 5, 2024
We Power NYC
NYC Votes and CUNY are aiming to get 25,000 CUNY students to pledge to vote in 2024. When you sign up, you will receive election updates and reminders to help you stay engaged.
Use your power. Vote.
In New York City, you can earn some serious cash by working in a variety of pollworker jobs, including election inspector and interpreter. It’s also a great way to be directly involved in the democratic process.
Every New Yorker has more than a dozen elected officials who represent them, ranging from the President to the Chair of your Community Board. Look up who they are here.
CUNY Voter Registration Coordinators
Every CUNY campus has a designated Voter Registration Coordinator. Seek out yours for help with registering to vote, and questions about events or activities your campus is hosting for voter registration and to get out the vote.
A How-To-Guide for Registering to Vote
Registering to vote is easier than you think, especially using CUNY’s special registration form accessible directly on CUNYfirst. Take a look at our guide or PDF version to figure out your best option.
Register to Vote
- NYS Voter Registration Form-CUNYfirst (log on)
- NYS Voter Registration Form
- NYS Absentee Ballot Application
Voter Education
Government Sources:
New York State Political Parties:
Key Voting & Election Dates
2024 is a huge voting year for our Country, and New York State. Save these dates so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to express your voice.
September 17, 2024
National Voter Registration Day
October 26, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
October 26 – November 3, 2024
Early Voting for General Election
November 5, 2024
General Election Day