1: Register & Check Status

• Registration Assistance Tool 

  • Integrate a platform (e.g., TurboVote or Vote.gov) to:

    • Register to vote

    • Check existing registration

    • Sign up for election reminders

 

2: Absentee & Out-of-State Voting + Voter ID

• Absentee / Out-of-State Voting Information 

  • Link to Vote411.org for state-by-state absentee rules

• State-Specific ID and Voting Law Information 

  • Include information for Alabama voter ID (photo ID required)

• Interactive Student Scenario Tool 

  • “If you are an Alabama resident”

  • “If you are an out-of-state student living on campus”

• Important Deadlines & Timeline Reminders

  • Absentee application deadlines

  • Mailing deadlines

  • Ballot tracking information
     

3: Make Your Voting Plan

• Guided prompts

  • How are you voting? (absentee, early, Election Day)

  • When will you vote?

  • Where will you vote?

  • Who will you vote with?
     

4: Polling Locations (On-Campus or Local)

• Local Polling Place Information 

  • “Find your polling place” link
     

5: Voting FAQ for Auburn Students

• General Voting FAQs
  Examples:

  • “I live in campus housing. What address should I use?”

  • “Can I register in Alabama if I am from out of state?”

• Links to Auburn/Alabama resources

  • Alabama Secretary of State Elections Division

  • Lee County Board of Registrars (address verification, questions)

 

6: Student Engagement Opportunities

• Student Organization

  • Model after WashU Votes → e.g., Auburn Votes student org

  • Peer Ambassador or Voting Leader Program - Students help residence halls and organizations register voters

• Campus Events Calendar 

  • Voter registration drives

  • Candidate forums

  • Ballot info sessions

  • Include timeline reminders, especially for absentee ballots and applications (recommend sending early, deadlines, tracking, etc).

 

7: Voting Checklist / Toolkit

• Downloadable toolkit PDF or interactive step guide 

  • Step 1: Check registration

  • Step 2: Choose location (absentee or in-person)

  • Step 3: Make a plan

  • Step 4: Vote

  • Step 5: Track absentee ballot
     

8: Post-Election Engagement

• Continue civic participation beyond voting

  • Poll worker registration

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Civic leadership programs
     

9: Metrics & Student Stories

• Campus turnout & goals 

  • Share past years’ turnout among Auburn students (if available) or goals (“aiming for 70% student turnout this year”).

• Short testimonials 

  • “Here’s how I voted while at Auburn.”
     

10: On-Campus Support & Contact Information

• Resource list

  • Civic engagement office contact

  • Campus postal services (for absentee mailing)

  • IT / accessibility for voter info resources

  • Faculty/Staff Point of Contact