Compliance

National Voter Registration Act

SUNY-Specific Information and Resources

SUNY Voter Registration Website, Provost Office, SUNY System Administration

Provost Office Website Statement on Voter Registration: "We, at the State University, strive to inform students and employees of voter registration procedures and to provide students with voter registration information and forms. It is important for college students to register to vote because many of the issues that impact students, such as education, war, and employment, are directly impacted by elected officials. The New York State Election Law mandates that State University campuses develop a program to provide each student with a voter registration application at the beginning of each school year and during January and February of a presidential election year. This website was developed as a resource for campus professionals and includes the New York State Education Law from 2008, the National Voter Registration Act, best practices for campuses to enhance voter registration efforts, useful links including absentee ballots and voter registration forms, and information for National Voter Registration Act Coordinators."

Best Practices for Campuses

Information for NVRA Coordinators

SUNY Contact: For more information, contact Ed Engelbride, Associate Provost University Life, SUNY System Administration

Applicable Laws and Regulations

National Voter Registration Act

2008 NY Election Law

Voter registration materials from the NYS Board of Elections:

NYS Board of Elections Website

Absentee Ballots

New York State Voter Registration Forms

The information contained on the SUNY Compliance website is for general campus guidance only and is not intended, nor can be relied upon, as legal advice or the imposition on SUNY campuses of specific policies or requirements.  The site is intended to be an informational-only clearinghouse for some of the laws, rules, and regulations that may impact the State University of New York’s campuses.  Additionally, given the rapid, changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, there may be delays or omissions contained on this site which therefore cannot be relied upon as complete.    For complete compliance information, consult your campus compliance officials or the SUNY Compliance Administrator.  For legal advice, consult your lawyer.