Register to Vote
You have the choice to register to vote with your hometown address or your current address while attending Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.
- In-state students: All active, registered Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail a few weeks before Election Day. If you plan to vote in Boulder or in your home county, and that your ballot mailing address is up to date.
- Out-of-state students: You may choose to either from your home state or . You cannot register and/or vote in both locations.
- Students living on campus: Whether voting in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ or in your home state via absentee ballot, you must format your on-campus address correctly in your voter registration for your ballot to find you. Visit Boulder County's page for instructions.
If you register to vote in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, you will be asked to affirm that your present address is your sole legal place of residence and that you are claiming no other place as your legal residence. You may also be considered a resident of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ for other purposes, including motor vehicle registration, income tax, and jury duty purposes.
Registering to vote does not automatically make you a resident for tuition purposes. Your Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder tuition classification won't change unless you take all of the necessary actions to establish residency and successfully petition for a change in residency.