You can encourage civic participation!
We’ve got you covered with vetted, non-partisan, ready-to-use resources to encourage civic participation.
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Voting-specific Syllabus Text
A paragraph for your course syllabi that directs students to accurate, non-partisan voting information.
You can copy and paste the sample text below:
When more people participate in civic life, a broader array of perspectives is represented in policies and laws that impact our country, society, and the world. For many students, this includes voting. You’re eligible to vote in U.S. elections if you’re a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by election day and have residency where you want to vote. For information about voter registration, casting a ballot, and additional resources, visit UMICH Votes at govote.umich.edu.
(As a reminder, it’s against the law to offer extra credit or other incentives to students for registering or voting!)
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“5 Things to Know About Voting” Slides
A concise set of slides you can easily add to an existing deck or Canvas page.
We’ve created a set of slides with non-partisan tips, deadlines, and resources for students. They’re easy to post to your Canvas page or present in 5–10 minutes with minimal prep.
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Student-led Presentation on Voting
A trained UMICH Votes student can stop by your class to give a non-partisan presentation on registration and voting.
Scheduling the presentation for the last 15 minutes of your class will allow time for the presenter to answer questions and help eligible students register to vote.
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Student-led Registration Tabling/Presentation
A trained UMICH Votes student can table at your event, offering non-partisan voting resources and registration support.
In addition to tabling, UMICH Votes representatives can provide a brief, 15-minute presentation on registration and voting.
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System of Voting Info Messages
A campus-wide resource to inform U-M students about voting.
Sign up to receive timely, non-partisan voting messages and graphics —ready to use in emails, slides, and social channels — each designed to be accessible for new voters and accurate to election law.
Sign up to be notified when the 2026 System of Messages is ready
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“5 Things to Know About Voting” Slides
A concise set of slides you can easily add to an existing deck or Canvas page.
We’ve created a set of slides with non-partisan tips, deadlines, and resources for students. They’re easy to present in 5–10 minutes with minimal prep.
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Get Creative!
Collaborate with the Creative Campus Voting Project to bring voting resources to your department.
The Creative Campus Voting Project designs non-partisan resources like playful explainers and digital tools to help your students stay informed and feel prepared.
Reach out to Anna (alanzino@umich.edu) to discuss the possibilities
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Organize a Walk to the Polls Event
Walk together to the nearest Campus Voting Hub
We encourage units across campus–such as schools and colleges, departments, or student organizations–to sign up to host a Walk to the Polls for their students.
Reach out to learn more about hosting your own Walk to the Polls!
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Share our UMICH Votes Website
govote.umich.edu is our campus resource for all things voting!
The easiest way to help your peers find accurate, non-partisan registration and voting information is sharing our govote.umich.edu website.
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Student-led presentation on voting
A trained UMICH Votes student can stop by your meeting or event to give a non-partisan presentation on registration and voting.
Plan for a 15-minute presentation, plus additional time for the presenter to answer questions and help eligible students register to vote.
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Voting Point Person
Serve as your group’s go-to for voting information.
Help your organization stay informed, organized, and ready to participate in the 2026 midterm elections! Get started by reviewing the “5 Things to Know About Voting” slide deck and sign up to receive timely, non-partisan voting messages you can share with your peers.
Sign up to be notified when the 2026 “5 Things to Know About Voting” Slide Deck is ready
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Organize a Walk to the Polls event
Walk together to the nearest Campus Voting Hub
A great way to support fellow students is through planning a group visit to one of the Campus Voting Hubs.
Reach out to learn more about hosting your own Walk to the Polls!
What's allowable as a state employee?
University of Michigan faculty and staff are permitted to encourage civic participation and share non-partisan information about the voting process. This includes information about voter registration, election dates, and ways to engage–so long as it does not advocate for or against specific candidates, political parties, or ballot initiatives.
Additional guidelines apply to political activity during work time or using university resources. For full details, review the University’s Guidelines for Political Campaigns and Ballot Initiatives and SPG 201.56.