You're eligible to vote if you:
- Are a United States citizen
- Are a resident of California (even if you're a student originally from another state, you can register using your current California college address and you can vote in California)
- Are at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the next election)
- Are not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony
- Have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote
Register online now
Make sure you're registered to vote — it only takes a few minutes! Use this same link to double-check your voting status or update your info.
Stay informed
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California's next statewide election is a special election on November 4, 2025.
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California's statewide primary election will be held June 2, 2026.
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After you're registered to vote, sign up for email or text ballot alerts so you know when voting is open.
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As we approach election dates, watch for announcements (via student email or on this page) regarding UC San Diego's campus polling place and ballot drop-off locations.
Choose where to vote
If you live in on campus, use the 9450 Gilman Drive address and your UCSD box number as your unit number. Read more about choosing one voter registration address — whether it's your dorm, your California permanent home county, or a different home state.