Everything you need for life outside the classroom
UB Votes
Interested in registering for or voting in the next election? Want to help people get registered to vote? Check out UB Votes!
UB Votes is a non-partisan, campus-wide effort charged with increasing voter registration and engagement among UB community members in national, state-wide, local, and campus elections by uniting divergent efforts from across the university into one concerted initiative.
UB Votes fosters a civic engagement environment where students can register to vote before and after National Voter Registration Day, and learn about voter education in content-neutral, non-partisan formats during National Voter Education Week.
On This Page
If you want to vote in an election, you must be registered to vote. Voter registration forms are always available in the Student Engagement office. Please note that the following information is only for domestic (not international) students.
During the New York State Early Voting Period, any students registered to vote with an on-campus address or registered in Erie County can vote at any Early Voting Polling Site in the county. Nearby options include Gloria J. Parks Community Center (3242 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214) across from South Campus, or Amherst Center For Senior Services (370 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228) a short walk from North Campus.
Important Information:
- To vote at your local “school” address in Erie County, put your school address as the address where you live (line #8).
- If you would like to vote at your permanent address but will not be in your hometown on Election Day, and you are not registered to vote, then send the voter registration form to the Board of Elections Office for your home county after checking off the box that says "Yes, I need an application for an Absentee Ballot."
- If you are already registered to vote, find information about how to request an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot.
- To vote outside of New York State, you will need to register in your home state. You can find the voter registration form for your state at RockTheVote.com.
Voting Resources:
- New York State Voter Registration Form (English)
- New York State Voter Registration Form (Spanish)
- New York State Absentee Ballot Application (English)
- New York State Absentee Ballot Application (Spanish)
Questions?
- Call 1-800-FOR-VOTE or 1-800-367-8683
- TDD call 1-800-533-8683
- Call the Erie County Board of Elections at (716) 858-8891
Join the UB Votes Committee!
Passionate about getting others registered to vote? Join the UB Votes Committee and connect with students, faculty, and staff to promote civic engagement on campus. Contact Student Engagement for more information.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: Contact form
Phone: (716) 645-6469
Voter Registration Deadlines
Deadlines for voter registration vary by state. Check out allintovote.org for more information about your state's registration deadlines.
This message is in compliance with the New York State Election Law and the National Voter Registration Act.
Want to learn about civic engagement, active citizenship, and provide peer-to-peer support? The Ambassadors of Civic Engagement (ACEs) work as a team to promote civic engagement and learning at UB. ACEs will be trained in UB policies regarding freedom of assembly, speech, and expression, and will create presentations, educate the student body, and engage in content-neutral, non-partisan, direct voter contact tactics.
Information about applying for this internship will be available in 2025.
On Election Day, UB Parking and Transportation provided a shuttle to the Center for Tomorrow Polling Site for students registered to vote with an on-campus address on North Campus.
This shuttle operated from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.
Need a reminder about where and when to vote for the next election? Sign up for reminders with TurboVote!
Finding Your Polling Place in Erie County
If you are registered to vote in Erie County but are not sure where your polling place is, check out the Erie County Board of Elections site! You can search by your name and birthday for the most accurate results. If you still need help, contact the Erie County Board of Elections directly.
The non-partisan Judicial Candidate Voter Guide is designed to help you make a more informed decision on Election Day. It includes descriptions of elective judicial offices throughout the state. The Guide also provides a list of judicial candidates on the ballot in each county based on information provided by the state and county boards of election.
For more services and opportunities like this:
Student Life
University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: Contact form
Phone: (716) 645-6469