Voter Registration and Advocacy

Guidelines for Voter Registration, Voter Education, and Equal Access at Hunter College

To ensure compliance with CUNY policies and equitable access to civic engagement activities, please review the following guidelines when planning voter-related events:

  • Notify the Voter Registration Coordinator:
    Departments are strongly encouraged to notify the Voter Registration Coordinator, Teneia Wooten (twooten@hunter.cuny.edu), when planning:              

    • Voter registration drives
    • Voter education events
    • Events involving political candidates
  • Student Club Requirements:
    Student clubs must submit all event and tabling requests through the Office of Student Activities (OSA). Clubs are required to disclose:              

    • Whether voter registration or education will take place
    • Any involvement of political candidates or campaign materials
  • Use Official CUNY Voter Registration Forms:
    Voter registration forms must be obtained from the Office of Student Activities.              

    • These are special forms designated for CUNY community use and must be used at all events.
  • Inclusivity and Citizenship Awareness:
    • Students and other members of the Hunter community should not complete a voter registration form unless they are U.S. citizens.
    • However, non-citizens may not be excluded from participating in voter registration or education events. This includes access to:
      • Giveaways
      • Refreshments
      • Informational materials
  • Equity in Civic Engagement:
    All events must be conducted in a manner that respects the diverse legal statuses and experiences of our student body and community members. No one should feel pressured or misled regarding eligibility. If you have questions or need clarity please contact the Office of Student Activities at student.activities@hunter.cuny.edu.
  • Equal Access Policy:
    Hunter College provides equal access to all political candidates for public office, in accordance with federal law and CUNY policy. Political candidates may be invited to speak on matters related to their candidacy, provided that similar opportunities are made available to their opponents. Political organizations or candidates themselves may rent college facilities for partisan political purposes, for which they will be charged the standard rates for rental and other event-related costs.
  • National Voter Registration Day
    NVRD is September 16      

    Event time: 12PM-3PM
    Event Location: Gameroom

Important Dates

New York City General Election

  • View a sample ballot
  • Last Day to Change Address: Monday, October 20, 2025
  • Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Early Voting: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
  • Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

General Election

  • November 7, 2028

Register to Vote

The Office of Student Activities is your resource for student voter registration and election information on campus. You can view all of CUNY's resources for voting here.

Who Can Register to Vote
You must meet all of the following criteria:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • New York City resident for at least 30 days
  • 18 years of age before the next election
  • Not imprisoned for a felony conviction
  • Not claiming the right to vote elsewhere

How to Register

  1. You can register to vote, or update your registration, online, in person, or by mail.
  2. The New York City Board of Elections must receive your new or updated registration at least 25 days before the next election for it to be effective for that election.
  3. If you registered to vote in the past, and you have changed your political party, your name, or your home address, you will need to submit an updated registration form. You will also need to re-register if you have been in prison for a felony.

Registering to vote is easier than you think, especially using CUNY’s special registration form accessible directly on CUNYfirst. Take a look at CUNY's guide or PDF version to figure out your best option.

Forms and Information

Once your registration form is completed, print the form, sign and date it, and mail the form to your county board of elections. You can locate the Board of Elections for your county at the link below:

  • Visit the Board of Elections for locations and information on voting, election dates, and voting/campaign policies

Voter Registration Coordinator for Hunter students
Teneia Wooten, twooten@hunter.cuny.edu
Assistant Director, Office of Student Activities

 

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