Voter Engagement

What you need to know

Go beyond your vote

All members of the campus community are encouraged to vote and stay engaged in the political process. While in 2021 there are no planned federal or statewide elections, get to know your elected officials and let them know where you stand on issues.

You have many ways to interact with government officials and community organizations and participate in engaging activities throughout the year.

Some key dates for Indiana and nationwide are:

January 3, 2021: The 177th U.S. Congress will be sworn into office
January 11, 2021: Indiana General Assembly convenes
January 20, 2021: The 59th Presidential Inauguration
April 29, 2021: Indiana General Assembly adjourns

Voting resources

Keep in mind that college students may register to vote at one of two places:

The address where they live while attending school
The address where they live while not attending school

Registration and voting information in Indiana

For Indiana voters

Registration and voting information in your home state

For out-of-state voters

Understand your Voter's Bill of Rights

For Indiana voters

Calendar of political and civic engagement events

Events, webinars and more

Understanding judicial retention

A webinar with Prof. Joel Schumm

Ways to be civically engaged

We encourage everyone in the IUPUI community to be active citizens. Beyond voting, learn about issues and advocate for policies.

Leadership Development and Civic Engagement

Division of Student Affairs

Know who represents you on the local, state and federal level

Follow legislation

Local, state and federal legislative bodies

Download The Jaguar Way graphic

As members of an institution of higher learning, we must periodically reaffirm the fundamental ethics and values that form the framework for our university. This means fostering a climate of acceptance, mutual respect, academic freedom, and civil discourse.

Read the full IUPUI Civility Statement

As a university, IUPUI has the unique opportunity to examine its actions and policies, laying bare how the brutality of systemic racism is translated into higher education’s daily practices, expectations, predictions, decision-making and regulations that target Black and other people of Color.

Read more about IUPUI's anti-racism initiatives

Campus support resources

IUPUI offers many support services for students, faculty and staff

Office for Student Advocacy & Support

Addresses student policies and academic grievances, provides emergency support options, clothing, food pantry and more

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Provides support for emotional and mental health

Multicultural Center

Promotes the value of diversity, broadens multicultural awareness and sensitivity, advances cultural competence and encourages cross-cultural collaborative relationships

LGBTQ+ Center

Provides leadership development, academic inquiry, and local, national and global engagement with particular respect to sexual, romantic and gender identities

Office for Veterans and Military Personnel

Provides comprehensive resources to veterans and Veterans Affairs benefit recipients to aid in their overall success as IUPUI students

Office for Women

Provides resources and education about gender equity and support efforts to create equal opportunities and justice for women both locally and globally

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Provides 24/7 access to professional counseling and referrals for employees

Adaptive Education Services

Coordinates support services and academic accommodations for students with disabilities

Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response

Provides support through relationship violence

Teaching before and after the election

IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning

Faculty resources

From Campus Election Engagement Project

IUPUI Inclusivity Posters

An Intergroup Dialogue Welcoming Campus Initiative

Relieve stress through yoga, exercise and meditation

Live and pre-recorded classes

2020 Post-election Town Hall

Recording and Q&A from November 5, 2020

Report an incident of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, bias, uncivil discourse, or any potential concern between members of our community

Where to report concerns

Coping with election stress

Below is some guidance that may be helpful for those feeling stressed during the election season.

IUPUI student voting in 2018

25.3 %increase from student voting in 2014

52.6 %of registered students voted

32.3 %of students between 18 and 21 voted

72.9 %of students were registered

26.4 %more women voted than in 2014

23.9 %more men voted than in 2014

42.4 %of Black students voted

36.1 %of Hispanic students voted

24/24student fields of study increased in voting from 2014

See more information about IUPUI student voting in the 2014/2018 and 2012/2016 National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement reports

Recognition

IUPUI has been recognized nationwide for its student voting, including the All In Campus Democracy Challenge Silver Seal, Voter Friendly Campus designation and being named one of Washington Monthly's Top 15 Institutions for Student Voting.

Our work in this area continues, with IUPUI participating in the 2020 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, with the goals of increasing first-year student voter registration and engagement and participation of minority students, along with developing a strong student outreach campaign.