Be Counted. Be Heard. BU.

Boston University Athletics and the department's Social Justice and Inclusion Committee are committed to empowering individuals across Terrier Nation to Be Counted and Be Heard. As a response to growing conversations with coaches, student-athletes, and support staff, this page serves as a non-partisan effort to provide helpful links and resources on the 2020 Census and Presidential Election.

Important Dates

Sept. 29: First Presidential Debate
Oct. 7: Vice Presidential Debate
Oct. 15: Second Presidential Debate
Oct. 22: Third Presidential Debate
Nov. 3: Election Day; No Required Athletic Activity
Dec. 14: Members of Electoral College Formally Vote
Jan. 6: Electoral Votes Formally Counted; Formal Announcement of Electoral Result
Jan. 20: Inauguration Day

BU Votes Resource Page

https://www.bu.edu/dos/bu-votes/

Complete Your 2020 Census

https://2020census.gov/en.html
 

Presidential Election

Coaches 4 Change:
https://www.coaches4change.org/

Register to Vote:
https://bu.turbovote.org/
https://vote.gov/
 
Check Your Voter Registration Status:
https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

Check Voter Registration Deadline:
https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter

Primary Election Dates, Deadlines, and Requirements By State:
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/vote/PrimaryElections.htm

Election Dates and Deadlines:
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/vote/state-elections/state-election-dates-deadlines.htm

Patriot League Resource Page:
https://patriotleague.org/sports/2020/9/17/GEN_0917201301.aspx

 

Massachusetts Information

Check Voter Registration Status:
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

Where Do I Vote? Find Your Polling Location:
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx

2020 Vote By Mail Application:
https://content.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2020/07/Boston%20Vote%20by%20Mail%20Application.pdf

Mailbox Locations:
https://mailboxlocate.com/states/MA/cities/BOSTON
 

Massachusetts Absentee

How to Vote By Absentee Ballot - By Mail:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/elections/how-vote-absentee-ballot

How to Vote By Absentee Ballot - In Person:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/elections/how-vote-absentee-ballot#in-person