How do I register to vote while I am at college?

Let’s get you ready to vote! Here’s what you need to know:

Know the basics:

• Election dates and where to vote (your polling place).
• You must be:
  • A U.S. citizen
  • 18 or older
  • Living in your voting area for at least 10 days
  • Not serving a felony sentence (including probation or parole)

Register to vote:

• Online: Use your unexpired Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID at least 20 days before the election.
• By mail or in person: Use the Register to Vote tool to print a form. You’ll need proof of residency, like an NWTC letter with your address.
• You can also register:
  • At your clerk’s office (until the Friday before the election)
  • At the polls on Election Day

Bring a photo ID:

• A Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID works.
• Your NWTC student ID can work if:
  • It’s signed (use a Sharpie!)
  • It shows an issue date and expires within 2 years
  • You bring proof of current enrollment

Know what’s on the ballot:

• Look up a sample ballot online to see what you’ll be voting on.

Make a voting plan:

• Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• If you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote!
• Can’t make it? Request an absentee ballot by the Thursday before the election and return it by Election Day.