To Register to Vote
Federal law requires that voters be at least 18years of age by the time of the general election and citizens of the United States.  Specific state eligibility requirements and information on registering are available from local election boards.

In New York

For New York City residents:
New York City Board of Elections
DORM RESIDENTS:  Be sure to use the postal address of your dorm building as your home address, not your campus mail box (see www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/map/Addresses.pdf).

Others in New York State:
New York State Board of Elections

Residents of Other States
Most states allow voters to submit a National Mail Voter Registration form.  Registration forms, state requirements and information on candidates and issues are available from a number of sites, including  Congress.org 

For a state by state list of voter registration deadlines for both primary and general elections, see below.

Absentee Ballots
Students living away from home can register either at their home or school address, depending on state law.  If you have already registered at home, and you want to register at your school address, you must fill out a local registration form and make note that it is a change of address.  It is important to update your registration each time you move.

If you are registered at your home address while you're at school, and wish to cast your ballot in your home district, remember to request an absentee ballot at least 30 days before the election. Check with your state election board for the exact deadline. 

If you have any questions regarding voter registration, please call the office at 212 854-3117.

General Voter Education

·         Project Vote Smart

·         League of Women Voters

·         Rock the Vote

·         Federal Election Commission

Where to vote in NYC
Polling places are located throughout the city. You can vote ONLY at your designated polling place. If you are not sure of that location you can find you poll site location by calling the Voter Phone Bank at 1.866.VOTE.NYC

Selected Morningside Heights-area Polling Places

·    PS 165, 125 West 109 St.

·    UTACPT, 234 West 109 St.

·    Towers on the Park, 300 West 110 St.

·    390 Riverside Drive

·    400 Riverside Drive

·    410 Riverside Drive

·    Lerner Hall, 2920 B'way

·    425 Riverside Drive

·    PS 36, 123 Morningside Drive

·    414 120 St.

·    Gen. Grant Houses, 1295 Amsterdam Ave.

·    Gen. Grant Houses, 1315 Amsterdam Ave.

·    100 LaSalle Street

·    549 Riverside Drive

Registration Deadlines