Ringling College advocates for civic engagement with our Ringling Votes initiatives.
Ringling Votes is an initiative led by Ringling students and staff in collaboration with community partners to increase civic engagement throughout campus. Recognizing the importance of civic engagement, the College supports civic-minded students by offering opportunities to become well-informed about election processes, register to vote, and get to the polls.
The College earned ALL IN’s Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan based on the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Guide (SADG) Rubric. In 2023, we received a Voter Friendly Campus designation by the national nonpartisan organization Campus Vote Project and NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. In 2020, nearly 82% of Ringling College students were registered to vote, and 62% cast their ballots.
Where should you vote?
Should you register to vote at home or at the College? Explore these resources to make an informed decision:
- League of Women Voters
- Vote411
- Campus Vote Project
- All In To Vote
- U.S. Vote Foundation
- Voting Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students
- A Guide for People with Disabilities Voting
Have questions about voting out of state? Check out this state-by-state guide, for laws, deadlines, and links.
Voting with your campus address:
Students registering with a campus address must use the physical address of their residence hall. Please note that this is different from your mailing address.
While registering, when the form asks for your address, use your residence hall address and add your room number.
- Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall 2745 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Greensboro Hall 1130 Greensboro Lane, Room #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Bayou Village Apartments 2736 Old Bradenton Road, Building Apt. #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Bridge Apartments 2715 S. Riverside Drive, Sarasota, FL 34234
- 2390 Old Bradenton Road, Apt. #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- The Cove 2210 N. Tamiami Trail, Apt. #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Keating Hall 2621 Old Bradenton Road, Room #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Near-Campus Houses use the house address as the residential address
- Old Bradenton Road Apartments 2919 Old Bradenton Road, Apt. #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Roy and Susan Palmer Quadrangle 2405, 2409, 2415 Old Bradenton Road, Apt. #, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Ulla Searing Student Center 1130 Greensboro Lane, Sarasota, FL 34234
Campus Houses can use the house address as their residential address.
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE NOT MAILING ADDRESSES. These are residential addresses. Students living in Ulla Searing Student Center use 1130 Greensboro Lane for both street and mailing addresses. When asked for a mailing address, use: 1130 Greensboro Lane # (insert mailbox number) Sarasota, FL 34234
Get registered to vote!
Register to Vote
Ready to let your voice be heard and make a difference? Become registered to vote today. This will take 2 minutes.
Request Your Absentee Ballot
Request your absentee ballot now to vote from the ease and safety of your home. This will take 2 minutes.
Are You Registered to Vote?
Check to make sure you’re registered to vote this election season. This will take 30 seconds.
Pledge to Register
Provide your phone number, and we will text you on your 18th birthday and help you register to vote. You must be 13 or older to enroll.
Vote 2024
2024 Elections
Primary Election — August 20, 2024
Although it is a primary election, you do not need to be registered as a Republican or a Democrat to vote for the nonpartisan races on the ballot. Please look up your precinct to view your ballot.
Some races will only appear on registered Republicans or registered Democrats ballots.
There are many races on the Aug. 20 ballot in Sarasota and Manatee counties, so we encourage all eligible Ringling College students to turn out and vote.
You have three ways to vote:
- Vote by mail – Any Ringling College student who is an eligible voter in Florida can vote by mail.
- Vote during Early voting – Any Ringling College student who is an eligible voter in Florida can vote early.
- Vote on Election Day – You must vote at your assigned polling location.
If you’re registered to vote in Florida elections, we’re here to help make sure you can vote with confidence in this election. Questions? Email vote@ringling.edu.
Our partners at Campus Vote Project provide this handy Florida student voting guide.
#RinglingVotes
General Election — November 5, 2024
The registration deadline is Monday, October 7.
Do you have questions about voting?
Call 866-OUR-VOTE, an election protection hotline, if you have voting challenges, missing ballots, rejected ballots, or other issues.
You can also email Ringling Votes at vote@ringling.edu or complete the form below.
IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that some organizations may demonstrate a bias toward the interests of their audiences. This page offers resources from various perspectives to combat bias and help you make the best decision for you and your needs.
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