UW-Madison faculty and staff received an e-mail Thursday encouraging them to inform students about the voter registration process and the importance of voting.
Provost Patrick Farrell and Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Aaron Brower sent the e-mail, which provided registration and voting details to dispel misinformation that students might have.""
""Most students who are U.S. citizens will be 18 years of age on or before Election Day, and have been a resident of Wisconsin for at least 10 days prior to registering are eligible to vote,"" Farrell and Brower said in the e-mail.
Students can register to vote in person at the city clerk's office until Nov. 4 or at their polling location on Election Day.
Students registering at the clerk's office or at their polling location must bring proof of residence. However, a valid UW-Madison ID is acceptable for students living in University Housing.
""Despite persistent rumors, registering to vote has no impact on a student's insurance, financial aid or student status,"" Farrell and Brower said.
For details on polling places, voter eligibility or voter registration, visit www.uc.wisc.edu/vote.
