Douglas Olsen
Ohio State University was named a Voter Friendly Campus for 2020-2021 by the non-partisan Campus Votes Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Educators in Higher Education. The Office of Student Life's Department of Leadership and Community Engagement provides Ohio State students with nonpartisan information and resources needed to engage in local, state, and federal elections. Students can register to vote using their campus address, and can also request an absentee ballot. In-person voting in Ohio requires a valid form of ID.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Voter registration requirements | Must be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election |
| Must not be incarcerated for a felony conviction | |
| Must not have been declared incompetent for voting by a probate court | |
| Must not have been permanently disenfranchised for violating election laws | |
| Voter registration process | Fill out a new voter registration form at least 30 days before the election using your campus address |
| Register to vote online with the Ohio Secretary of State | |
| Register to vote at an OSU Votes tabling event | |
| Voting options | Vote in person with a valid form of ID |
| Vote by mail with the last four digits of your Social Security Number | |
| Vote in person with a passport (for out-of-state students) | |
| Request an absentee ballot |
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What You'll Learn
Registering to vote with a campus address
Secondly, you must fill out a new voter registration form at least 30 days before the election, using your campus address. This will cancel your hometown registration, as you can only vote once in any given election. You can register to vote in Ohio elections online with the Secretary of State, or at an OSU Votes tabling event. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
It is important to note that registering to vote with a campus address may impact your eligibility for certain financial aid specific to out-of-state students. Therefore, it is recommended to reach out to Buckeye Link for information on how changes to your permanent residence may affect your financial aid or other university processes.
Additionally, if you are voting in person in Ohio, you must have a valid photo ID. A list of acceptable forms of photo ID can be found on the Ohio Secretary of State's website. If you don't have a valid Ohio photo ID, you can vote by mail using the last four digits of your Social Security Number as identification.
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Voter ID requirements
As of April 7, 2023, a photo ID is required to vote in person in Ohio. This has made it more challenging for out-of-state college students to vote.
If you are an out-of-state student, you can register to vote in Ohio as long as you meet the requirements outlined within the Voter Eligibility and Residency Requirements by the Ohio Secretary of State. You can use your Ohio school residence address to vote, as long as you have been there for 30 days before the election and do not intend to return to a different permanent address.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
- An unexpired Ohio driver's license
- A state ID card
- A U.S. passport
- A military card
- A government document with the voter's name and address, such as a letter, tax bill, license, notice, court paper, grade report, or transcript
- A government check, paycheck, or receipt for direct deposit of funds
If you do not have a valid Ohio photo ID, you can vote by mail using the last four digits of your Social Security Number as identification. Alternatively, you can vote in your home state by requesting an absentee ballot or voting in person at your home county board of elections.
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Absentee ballots
If you are an Ohio State University student and a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election, you are eligible to vote in Ohio. You can register to vote at your campus address, but this will cancel your hometown registration.
Absentee voting is a popular option for out-of-state students. You can request an absentee ballot if you are eligible to vote in Ohio and have up-to-date registration information. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is seven days before the election. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election, or you can return your absentee ballot in person to your county board of elections before the polls close at 7:30 pm on election day.
If you are an out-of-state student and want to vote in your home state's elections, you can do so by requesting an absentee ballot from your county board of elections and voting by mail. You can also vote in person in the 28 days before a primary or general election at your home county board of elections if you won't be at home on election day. If you will be at home on election day, you can vote at your assigned polling location.
If you are an Ohio State University student with an out-of-state permanent residence, adjusting your permanent residence to Ohio may impact your eligibility for certain financial aid specific to out-of-state students.
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Cancelling your hometown registration
If you are an Ohio State University student and you choose to vote in an election from your campus community, you must fill out a new voter registration form at least 30 days prior to the election using your campus address. This will cancel your hometown registration as you can only vote once in any given election.
To cancel your voter registration in Ohio, you must complete the Ohio Voter Registration Cancellation Request form and send it to the county board of elections where you wish your registration to be cancelled. You may check your voter information by performing a voter information search on the Secretary of State's website. If the search returns the information you registered, your county board of elections has successfully processed your voter registration form. If the search does not return your information, you should contact your county board of elections to check on the status of your registration.
Note that states and local jurisdictions have different options for voters who wish to cancel their voter registration. Some states allow voters to utilize an online portal to withdraw their voter registration, while some states and jurisdictions have made PDF versions of their cancellation forms available online. If your state does not have a link to their form listed, use the directories provided by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to contact your local election office for further assistance.
If you are already registered to vote but have moved within Ohio, you must update your voter registration by submitting a new voter registration form. Ohio's voter registration form also serves as a change of address and change of name form. It can be submitted through the mail or in person. For change of address purposes only, all Ohio voters also have the option of using the Secretary of State’s Online Change of Address System at www.VoteOhio.gov.
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Finding your polling location
If you are a student at Ohio State University and you are eligible to vote, you can find your polling location using the database of polling locations on the Ohio Secretary of State's website.
If you are voting from your campus address, you must fill out a new voter registration form at least 30 days before the election. This will cancel your hometown registration as you can only vote once in any given election. You can register to vote at your Ohio college address as long as you will have been there for 30 days before Election Day.
If you are voting in your hometown elections, you can maintain your permanent home address as your voting residence and cast your ballot by requesting an absentee ballot from your county board of elections and voting by mail. You can also vote in person in the 28 days before a primary or general election at your home county board of elections if you won't be at home on Election Day. If you will be at home on Election Day, you can go to your assigned polling location for your home precinct.
If you are voting in person in Ohio, you will need to provide a valid form of ID. As of April 7, 2023, it is required to have a photo ID to vote in person in Ohio. If you are voting absentee, you can mail in your ballot or return it in person to your county board of elections before the polls close at 7:30 pm on election day.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you must be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote.
Yes, you can use your Ohio school residence address to vote as long as you have been there for 30 days before the election and you intend to return after breaks.
You can maintain your permanent home address as your voting residence and vote by requesting an absentee ballot or voting in person 28 days before a primary or general election at your home county board of elections.
You need a valid form of ID to vote in Ohio. This can include a state ID card, driver's license, or passport.
You can register to vote online or at an OSU Votes tabling event. You will need to fill out a voter registration form at least 30 days before the election.
