University community encouraged to vote on Nov. 7

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State encourages eligible faculty, staff and students to be engaged citizens by participating in the Nov. 7 general elections and understanding the issues that will affect them today and in the future.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7. For more information about what to expect on election day, where to vote and what’s on the ballot, visit www.CentreCountyVotes.com

Students living on or off campus who registered to vote in Centre County with their local address can vote at a State College precinct. Many students living in residence halls can vote at a location in the Hetzel Union Building (HUB), but students should confirm the location of their precinct on their voter registration card or by checking the State College precinct map.

This year, Penn State is participating in the Big Ten Voting Challenge, a nonpartisan initiative that seeks to increase voter registration and turnout among college students on all 14 Big Ten campuses. After the 2018 election, trophies will go to two universities — the one with the highest eligible voter turnout and the one with the most improved turnout compared to 2014.

Students can also learn more about their voter rights in the Everyone.votesPA Voter Guide.  

Last Updated November 6, 2017