UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As election season approaches, Penn State is reminding all students, faculty and staff that Penn State Votes is the only trusted resource for voter information and registration connected to the University. While other third-party voter registration efforts may seem convenient, they are not always reliable, and students are encouraged to use caution when sharing personal information.
Members of the Penn State community are encouraged to utilize Penn State Votes' existing online resources for accurate and up-to-date information on voter registration, upcoming elections and how to make your vote count. Information shared by Penn State Votes has been vetted and sources are trustworthy and non–partisan.
“We encourage everyone to get registered and plan to vote. That process starts with registering with a trusted and reliable source, which is where Penn State Votes can help,” said Lisa Kerchinski, assistant director in Student Leadership and Involvement. “The safest way to register is to do so online via an official process or by completing a paper copy in 103 HUB-Robeson Center with our staff. Penn State Votes has step-by-step instructions on how to register safely.”
Penn State Votes offers comprehensive voter information, including how to register, important deadlines and answers to frequently asked questions. Students are reminded that sharing personal information through non-verified third-party platforms can pose privacy risks.
"Penn State Votes was designed specifically for our students, faculty and staff to ensure they have access to trusted and reliable resources while they engage in the voting process," said Kerchinski.
Faculty and staff are also encouraged to review the resources and guidelines available on how to support voting activity appropriately. Key policies and procedures and modules, as well as an asset library for Canvas courses, are available for review at psuvotes.psu.edu.