Voting is your chance to have a say on the important issues that affect you. Everything from roads and recycling in your area, to education and climate change – You may think you don’t want to vote now, but if an issue comes up that you want to have your say on, if you’re on the register you’ll have the chance to vote on it. Remember, registering to vote doesn’t mean you have to, it just means you can if you want to.
So how do I get registered?
The easiest way to register is through the About my Vote website. You simply need to fill in a form, print it off and put it in the post.
You can also apply to vote by post, and also by proxy which means you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf.
Where do I register?
As a student you are unique. You can register in your university and home constituency, but remember, you can only vote once.
Students from European Union countries
If you are a citizen of a country which is a member of the European Union (excluding the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus or Malta) living in the UK, you can vote in both the European Parliamentary elections and the local government elections.
In order to vote in the you need to fill in a European Parliament voter registration form by 19 May. The form is available from About my Vote. Citizens of the UK, Republic of Ireland, Malta and Cyprus are eligible to register to vote in all UK elections and so don’t need to use this form.
These forms only register you for European Parliamentary elections. To vote in the local government elections you just need to be on the electoral register.
Students from Commonwealth countries
If you are a Commonwealth citizen living in the UK, you can also vote in both the European Parliamentary elections and the local government elections, as long as you are registered to vote.