VCU Votes is a network of VCU students, faculty and staff members dedicated to promoting voter engagement on campus.
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VCU Votes is a network of VCU students, faculty and staff members dedicated to promoting voter engagement on campus. VCU Votes coordinates campus-wide voter engagement events, provides voter education, and works to make VCU the most voter-friendly campus it can be.
Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, the information on this page will help you engage in the voting process as an educated citizen.
Questions? E-mail votesac@vcu.edu.
Visit The Andrew Goodman Foundation for a comprehensive guide to voter registration, deadlines and 2021 election information:
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Oct. 6: "Have a plan: VCU Votes co-chairs answer questions about voting amid the pandemic"
Sept. 18: "VCU Votes: On social media, students encourage voter participation on campus and beyond"
There are many ways to get involved and get ready to vote.
Read and discuss the 2020-21 VCU Common Book, One Person, No Vote.
President Rao encourages us to vote and make our voices heard.
GRTC shuttle info and voting locations for VCU community
The VCU Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success (IES) in collaboration with the Center for Community Engagement and Impact is developing a series of IExcel eLearning courses on Engaged Citizenship. The first course in this series is called the Active Citizen's Toolkit.
Inside this toolkit you'll find a variety of resources to prepare you for an active role in your community. You'll find different ways to engage and use your voice in methods such as volunteering, voting, and protesting. You'll find there is an activity for every student to get involved when you are informed on an issue.
June 8, 2021: Statewide primary elections
November 2, 2021: Statewide general elections for Virginia Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Virginia House of Delegates, special state legislative, and municipal government.
More important dates TBD!
The Virginia Department of Elections is encouraging voters to protect their health during COVID-19 by voting absentee.
Three Ways to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Before Election Day, learn about the candidates and make a voting plan. Consider the following questions:
descriptionStudent Involvement in Civic EngagementThis class has given me perspective on how my peers and I are the exact target audience for "Get out the Vote" campaigns.
The VCU Votes Advisory Council is an active group of faculty, students, and staff members that coordinates campus-wide voter engagement events, provides voter education and works to make VCU the most voter-friendly campus it can be. You can also schedule a classroom visit from VCU Votes and receive information on how to help your students become and stay engaged as voters.
Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Associate Dean, Honors College
Matt Tessema, VCU Student and Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Ambassador
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The VCU Votes Student Coalition is a network of VCU students dedicated to promoting voter engagement on campus. VCU Votes coordinates campus-wide voter engagement events, provides voter education, and works to make VCU the most voter-friendly campus it can be.
Join our group on RamsConnect to stay connected with events this fall, including National Voter Registration Day, debates, watch parties, and much more! Our team is here to help you navigate your civic duty while in college.
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