College students have a choice about where to register to vote. Students must decide between their school or home address for voter registration purposes.
Register at School Address
Students attending college in Ulster County may register at their campus address. You must plan to return after temporary absences, like summer break, but do not have to reside in our community permanently. Students living on campus at Suny New Paltz should include what dorm/building they are residing in so that mail communications can be routed appropriately.
Register at Home Address in New York State
You must complete a voter registration form and mail it to the appropriate County Board of Elections where your home address is located.
Register Out of State
Contact your home County or City for instructions on voter registration requirements in your state. Students who choose to register at a permanent address outside of Ulster County may need to request an absentee ballot.
To request an application for a New York absentee ballot:
- Call the Board of Elections at (845) 334-5470
- Stop by the Board office at 79 Hurley Ave, Suite 112, Kingston, NY 12401
- Download an absentee ballot application
- Click here for the Spanish version
To check the status of your absentee ballot request
http://vic.ntsdata.com/ulsterboe/absenteestatuscheck.aspx
Make it a habit to complete your absentee application at the same time as
you are packing at the end of Summer to ensure you are able to meet all the
absentee request deadlines.