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Voter Registration

Your first step is to register to vote. Visit the Voter Hub in DeHub to get the non-partisan information you need to register to vote and educate yourself about your voting rights.​

Also, DePaul has partnered with AllInChallenge.org to make registering to vote and voting simple. No matter where you call home or where or how you plan to vote, AllInChallenge.org can help you! 

DePaul Election Events

DePaul has an entire schedule of election related events for students on DeHUB.

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Important Resources for Voters

​​Voting Frequently Asked Questions

You can Register To Vote Online in less than 20 minutes. Typically, you only need the last four digits of your Social Security Number and a valid ID from the state you intend to vote in, although that may vary from state to state. Additionally, if you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us at Vote DePaul directly!

If you think you may be registered to vote in Illinois you can check directly with their Illinois Voter Registration Lookup. If you believe you may be registered elsewhere, you can Check Your Registration Status with Vote.org! Remember, though, you can only be registered to vote and can only vote in one state--either your home state (if applicable), or the state your college or university is in (Illinois). If you are not sure if you are registered to vote in your home state, you will have to check with your state's State Board of Elections.

It can really depend. However, it can take as little as 5-10 minutes. 
You'll want to use your campus mailing address and not the address of your residence hall.

DePaul University
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue, Suite 317
Mailbox # _____
Chicago, IL 60614

If you're an incoming student and don't know your mailbox number yet, leave that blank. 
You can Register To Vote Online in less than 20 minutes. Typically, you only need the last four digits of your Social Security Number and a valid ID from the state you intend to vote in, although that may vary from state to state. Additionally, if you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us at Vote DePaul directly!
 
If you need a computer, visit the Office of Student Involvement during their normal business hours. Let the staff know you'd like to register to vote, and they'll direct you to an available computer. You can also register in person at several locations across the city or via mail. You will need two forms of identification with your current address. Learn more here.
 
To register to vote in your home state, you will have to refer to the local rules, laws and procedures for registering to vote in that state, and when you vote, you will do so using an absentee ballot, so be sure to request your ballot with enough time to receive it and send it back prior to the election closing.

The Illinois online voter website has an Illinois Polling Place Lookup tool. If you are from out of state, vote.org has a Polling Place Locator for each state.

Dean of Students Office
Students who have experienced some type of harassment or discrimination should contact the Dean of Students Office to file a complaint. Call the DOS main number – 773-325-7290, email deanofstudents@depaul.edu or visit the Virtual Office.

University Counseling and Psychological Services
Counselors are available for support, crisis management, consultation and community referrals. If you would like to speak to a counselor 24/7, dial 773-325-CARE (2273) and select option 1. To schedule a consultation, dial 773-325-CARE and select option 2.

Mission & Ministry
The Division of Mission and Ministry staff can provide pastoral care and support for people of all faith or spiritual backgrounds as well as for those who do not claim a particular tradition or belief. Please contact Diane Dardon (ddardon@depaul.edu) if you are in need of support, prayer, or a listening ear.

Health Promotion and Wellness
HPW can help students manage stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, etc. (overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellness). Contact 773-325-7219 or complete the intake form here.

Office of Multicultural Student Success
OMSS offers support for students of color first generation students, students who demonstrate financial need, undocumented immigrant students and students with marginalized genders and sexualities. Visit the virtual office or contact 773-325-7325.

Racial trauma resources that you can access today:

Generally
Student Affairs staff are being encouraged to hold space on their calendars on and around election day to provide open office hours, allowing for staff and students to pop into a Zoom session and voice the feelings or concerns they have around any interactions or conversations they’ve had in regards to the election. In addition to the office links and phone numbers above, following are links for Student Affairs virtual Zoom offices:

Absolutely! If you are registered to vote in a state other than Illinois, you can request an absentee ballot from your home state to fill out and mail back to still have your vote counted. While the specifics of who qualifies for an absentee ballot varies from state to state, all out-of-state college students qualify to request and receive a ballot from their home state.

Voting by mail is another way you can cast your vote without having to fill out a ballot in person on election day. A few states (California, Colorado, D.C., Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington) automatically send their registered voters mail-in ballots. If you register to vote in one of these states, make sure to send your mail-in ballot to your current student address, not your permanent residential address in your home state. 

Most states allow for early/grace period voting. You can check the specific rules and guidelines for voting in your state here. Another option is to request a mail-in ballot from your state which you can do here. If you live in Illinois, there is a list of Early Voting Locations.

Several nonpartisan resources provide sample ballots to view before election day. BallotReady has a ballot research tool that provides information about all the candidates and measures on your ballot! Just plug in your address and view every name and measure on your ballot. Ballotpedia also has a sample ballot lookup tool as well as information about every election occurring in 2024.


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