Here are some things students in Wisconsin need to know when voting in the Spring Election on April 7th.

First, students will find straightforward information from Common Cause Wisconsin on how to register to vote, find your polling place, and which photo IDs are eligible to cast a ballot in Wisconsin.

Three Things College Students Need to Do To Vote in Wisconsin

Additionally, Common Cause Wisconsin and Campus Vote Project have created an easy reference for students to look up their institution across the state to see if their student ID is an acceptable form of ID for voting. Many public and private institutions’ initially issued school ID is not compliant with Wisconsin’s voting laws. It’s very important to find out before going to the polls if your college or university-issued ID is acceptable for voting. If the student ID cannot be used for voting, students can find out if a separate school-issued photo ID card for voting is available and where to get one.

So, if you don’t have a WI driver license or one of the other acceptable IDs, know your options and look up your school today!

Note: you can use an acceptable school-issued ID for voting that is expired. If you do present an expired student ID, you must also present (or display electronically) at the polls, a separate, current proof of enrollment document, such as an enrollment verification form, class schedule or tuition bill. If your student ID is unexpired, then you do NOT need to present proof of current enrollment.

Also be prepared: If you moved since the last time you voted, you will need to re-register at your current residence. Even when you move across the hallway to a new space in your dorm or apartment complex, you must re-register to vote with your current address. Information on proof of residence you can bring to the polls can be found here.

Please share this information widely with anyone you know who is attending a college, university, community or technical school in Wisconsin!

Students: Make voting an important part of what will make your Spring semester successful. Prepare now, so your voter experience is smooth and without hassle when you cast your ballot in this April’s election and beyond.