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; there is no extra wait time)
- 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
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.
2024 election season key dates
- August 12: CA Ballot Bowl begins
- September 17: National Voter Registration Day
- October 5-7: Mail-in ballots distributed (depends on California county)
- October 8: Campus ballot drop box opens (as well as other San Diego country ballot boxes)
- October 21: Last day to register to vote
- October 26: UC San Diego's Vote Center opens
- November 5: Election Day (and end of CA Ballot Bowl)
Print and post the PDF: Important 2024 Election Dates for San Diego County
Pre-election preparation:
- Review UC's Policy for Political Activity on Campuses
- Find and read California candidate and ballot measure information
- All active California registered voters should receive a vote-by-mail ballot for upcoming elections
- Send your completed ballot by return mail, or
- Drop off your completed ballot on campus at the ballot box or vote center (exact times and locations to be announced), or
- Find another California drop-off location convenient to you
- Find voting info if you're registered (or wish to be registered) in another state
For more info...
Don't hesitate to reach out and email tritonsvote@ucsd.edu if you have questions about voter registration, voting, or anything else on this page. We look forward to your participation in making a difference this election season!