Penn Leads the Vote

Welcome to Penn! We at Penn Leads the Vote (PLTV), Penn’s nonpartisan student-led civic engagement organization, are excited to have you join the Penn community. As you come to campus this fall, one of the best ways to make a difference in the Penn community and become a more engaged citizen is to cast a ballot in each and every election. Keep reading to learn more about PLTV engagement opportunities.

PLTV’s Suggested Way to Earn an “I Voted!” Sticker:

Register to vote online or by paper:
- Online: Don’t wait, register now to cast a ballot on Election Day. It only takes two minutes to register online in Pennsylvania or in your home state. All you need is the last four digits of your Social Security Number (if you have one) or your state ID and address. You can confirm your registration or change your address here.
- On paper: When you pick up your PennCard, you will receive a PA voter registration form. Complete the form and submit it using one of the options here.
Learn about your ballot: This includes learning about the offices and candidates on the ballot, and any possible ballot questions. Access a sample ballot here!
Make a plan and VOTE: Prepare for election day by making a plan to vote! This includes deciding how you plan to vote (by-mail, early voting, or in-person on election day), finding your polling place, and making sure that you do not miss any deadlines by researching them ahead of time. Then…VOTE! Voters at campus polling places receive Penn’s classic “I Voted!” stickers.
Stay engaged: Being civically engaged includes more than just voting on election day! Penn Leads the Vote has several opportunities for students interested in civic engagement on campus. You can volunteer with PLTV or apply to be a PLTV fellow! You can volunteer as much or as little as you want, even from your bedroom! PLTV volunteers receive exclusive PLTV merch and get first access to all giveaways and events (like meeting John Legend or Joe Biden).

For those of you who are ineligible to vote in U.S. elections, your voice matters too! There are so many ways to get involved with PLTV, and we can all encourage our fellow Penn community members to vote.

Have any questions about voting? Email pennvotes@upenn.edu or visit https://vote.upenn.edu