1. Decide Where to Register
If you want to vote in the 2024 election, register as soon as possible. If voting in Texas, the voter registration deadline for the Nov 5, 2024 Election is Oct 7, 2024.
Texas Permanent Residents
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- You can register in Dallas County, using your Dyer Street mailing address at SMU. You will need to print, sign, and mail directly to the address listed on the form.
- Dallas County, Registrar of Voters, 1520 Round Table Dr., Dallas, TX 75247-9903
Residents of Other States
- You can register in your home state. You will need to check voting information to see what the rules are for voting by mail or absentee voting. Check to see how to register apply online or print a registration form.
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- You can register in Dallas County if you have a Texas personal identification number provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety or a Texas driver's license.
- Also on the form provide your last 4-digits of your Social Security Number.
Resources for Registration
Verify Voter RegistrationVerify your voter registration status here. This will take you to your state's verification system.
How to RegisterEvery state has different guidelines for their voter registration process. See this page for registering anywhere in the United States.
Register2VoteA resource that makes registering to vote easy. Fill out the form and your registration application along with a pre-filled, paid-postage return envelope, will be sent to you.
Register on Campus
Register to vote on campus at Fondren Library in The Collaborative Commons (Starbucks Area).
- September 12, Thursday 11am to 1pm
- September 20, Friday 11am to 1pm
- September 24, Tuesday 11am to 1pm
- September 30, Monday 11am to 1pm (Main Desk Area)
- October 1, Tuesday 11am to 1pm
2. Plan to Cast Your Vote
In Person
Registered voters in Texas will vote in person in the county in which they are registered during the early voting period or on election day at an official polling place. We encourage you to vote early.
- Bring your Texas ID, Texas driver's license, or a passport.
- When you sign in, the poll worker will ask you for your ID and if your current address matches the address on your ID. This is so they can figure out if you have moved. The address on your ID does NOT have to match the address on the registration roles. But, you must be registered in the county in which you are voting.
- Curbside voting is available for those who are physically unable to enter the building.
Vote Early by Mail or Absentee Voting
Be sure to follow all the directions, submit your ballot by mail application early, and use your official signature so that it will be counted.
Resources for Deciding How to Vote
How to VoteThere are different options on how you can vote. Vote in person, early or on election day, or vote by mailing in a ballot. Learn what the best option may be for you here.
Campus Vote ProjectState voting guides, specifically written for students.
Vote Texas FAQFrequently asked questions for registering and voting in Texas.
Addressing an EnvelopeIf you haven't used snail mail in a while, here is a reminder on how an envelope should be addressed.
