Civic Engagement at CSUSB
Voice Your Choice is a civic engagement campaign aimed to provide you with education and information on voter registration and how to be civically involved in your community.
The US Midterm Election and California Statewide Election will be happening on Tuesday, November 3rd. Check out some resources that will help you register to vote, and tools that will guide you on what to expect to see on the ballot. Additionally, explore different ways to get involved in your community!
Click Here to Learn More About the CA Statewide Election
California Ballot Bowl Competition
The California University and College Ballot Bowl is a friendly statewide competition hosted by the California Secretary of State’s Students Vote Project that encourages college campuses to register students to vote and promote civic engagement. CSUSB is participating in the 2026 Ballot Bowl this Fall, and students can help support by registering to vote and making a plan to vote.
Register to Vote!
Register to vote or check your registration status by using the unique link below. The last day to register to vote online for the November 3rd Election was October 19, 2026.
Eligible citizens who missed the October 19 deadline to register to vote may complete the "Same Day" voter registration process through Election Day on November 3, 2026, at their local county elections office or any in-person voting location within their county.
Submit a Voting Plan!
You may submit a College Student Voting Plan by clicking the form below, and CSUSB will receive points in the competition! It takes less than a minute!
Polling Locations
Click the links below to see a list of polling locations in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
See below for some voting locations near (or at) the San Bernardino and Palm Desert Campuses.
| Campus | Location | See Map | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | Obershaw Dining Hall (Above Alumni Center) 5500 University Pkwy. San Bernardino, CA 92407 | See Location | Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Palm Desert | Health Sciences Building Lobby 37500 Cook St. Palm Desert, CA 92211 | See Location | Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Ballot Drop-Off Boxes at Palm Desert & San Bernardino Campuses
San Bernardino Campus and Palm Desert Campus both have a Ballot Drop-Off Box.
- At the San Bernardino Campus, the drop box is located in front of the flagpoles at the main campus entrance on University Pkwy. Voters using this drop-off location must deliver their ballot no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Night (November 3rd).
- At the Palm Desert Campus, the drop box is located in the Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway (RG) Building Lobby. This drop-off location is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
Important Dates
- September 15, 2026 -- National Voter Registration Day
- October 5, 2026 -- Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots
- October 6, 2026 -- Ballot drop-off locations open
- October 5 to October 9, 2026 -- National Voter Education Week
- October 19, 2026 -- Last Day to Register to Vote Online
- November 3, 2026 -- Election Day
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county by November 10, 2026.