Voter Empowerment
The San Diego Community College District is committed to a community where education and civic engagement come together and encourages voter empowerment and civic engagement. From students to staff, we embrace academic freedom and strive to protect freedom of expression in the classroom, on campus, and beyond.
2024 Election Information
Key Dates
The Presidential Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Under the California Voter’s Choice Act, every active registered voter in San Diego County will receive a ballot in the mail the week of February 4, 2024.
The General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Mail ballot information will be updated when available.
Election Resources
San Diego Registrar of Voters provides comprehensive information about the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
Ballotpedia offers a breakdown of the city elections in San Diego for 2024.
Visit the Student Voter Information FAQs for information surrounding your right to vote!
Election Resources
San Diego Registrar of Voters provides comprehensive information about the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Includes details on the California Voter’s Choice Act, voting options (mail, drop-off, in-person), and voter registration and provides resources for poll workers, candidates and campaigns, and outreach tools, including information for college students and accessible voting options.
Ballotpedia offers a breakdown of the city elections in San Diego for 2024, including the general election on March 5, 2024, and the special general election for San Diego City Council. The website provides information about candidates and additional elections on the ballot.
The official website of the California Secretary of State provides Elections and Voter Information and resources on various aspects of voting and elections in California.
Visit the Student Voter Information FAQs for information surrounding your right to vote!
Free Expression & Academic Freedom
The San Diego Community College District is committed to an academic environment that embraces the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression. This commitment is based upon the value that free expression is essential to excellence in teaching, learning, critical inquiry and service to the community.
civic Engagement
The San Diego Community College District encourages vibrant civic engagement. Civic engagement encompasses a variety of activities that are aimed at addressing issues of public concerns. Participation in civic duties can appear in a number of ways including volunteering, contacting local officials, and engaging in leadership roles within the community. Civic engagement that is respectful enriches the experiences of student life and the San Diego community College District. With this form and inform each other. As an institution of higher learning, the San Diego Community College District must protect the ability to participate in the exchange of ideas, even those that are controversial and distressing.
GEt Support
Need help? Our Student Affairs staff are happy to assist you with questions regarding academic freedom, free expression, and civic engagement. Visit our "Get Support" page for campus specific information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have a question? We might already have an answer, check our list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to academic freedom, free expression, and civic engagement.
REsources
To further your understanding and read relevant context to free expression in higher education, see our page of Resources.