Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation through both political and non-political processes.
Do you need to register to vote?
We have partnered with TurboVote to provide you with the information and materials you need to vote in every election from local to presidential.
TurboVote is a free service, that allows you to easily register to vote online, verify or update your voter registration, request an absentee ballot form by mail, and sign up for text and/or email election reminders.
Learn more by visiting TurboVote.
Note: You can only be registered at one address at a time
Voter Registration Deadlines and Information
- Every state has a different voter registration deadline. Find your states voter registration deadline here. The deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts is August 19th for the Primary and October 19th for the General Election
- How to Vote by Mail in Every State: Explanation by state from the Wall Street Journal
- Uncertain whether or not you have registered before? Verify your voter registration status here
- Abroad? Request an absentee ballot here.
- Learn More About Massachusetts Voting Information Here
Where do I vote?
1) If you live on Chestnut Hill Campus and are registered with your on-campus address on the Newton side of campus your voting location is:
Ward Elementary School
10 Dolphin Road
Newton MA 02459
2) If you live on Chestnut Hill Campus and are registered with your on-campus address on the Boston side of campus your voting location is:
Alexander Hamilton School
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
3) If you live on Newton Campus and are registered with your on-campus address your voting location is:
Cabot Park Village
280 Newtonville Avenue
Newton, MA 02460
OR
3) If you are registered with your off-campus address find your voting location here.
** The first time that you go to vote with your BC address, you should bring the form of identification that proves your Massachusetts residency.
Examples of acceptable identification include: a driver's license, state-issued ID card, recent utility bill, rent receipt, lease, a copy of a voter registration affidavit, or any other printed identification which contains the voter's name and address.
Gallup's 2020 Presidential Election Center: Explore the mood of the nation and other public opinion metrics
Pew: Election 2020: Data and analysis on current public opinion
Poll Averages from FiveThirtyEight: Aggregated, updated poll data covering presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial races
Polling the Nations: Comprehensive database of public opinion data, use the search option to choose a topic such as Election 2020.
RealClear Politics: Access the latest data gathered from major polls
Roper: U.S. Elections: Search and browse exit poll data and results by question topic
PolitiFact: Non-profit news organization dedicated to fact-checking offers the truth-o-meter to check claims on social media and statements of politicians, candidates and more.
FactCheck.org: Check the accuracy of speeches, debates and interviews using this project from the Annenberg Public Policy Center
Vote Smart: Find candidate's voting history, speeches and positions, compiled by a non-profit and non-partisan organization
OpenSecrets.org: Non-partisan resource from the Center of Responsive Politics on money's influence on U.S. elections and public policymaking, search by race, candidate and more
Campus Ministry
Pause and Pray
Weekly reflections on Mondays
Upcoming Dates: November 9 and November 16
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Lannon Chapel
At the Table: Loving Across Dividing Lines
Friday, November 13
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Register by November 12 at bc.edu/retreats
Courageous Conversations
Upcoming conversations include:
- Racial Justice: A Post Election Conversation
- Racial Justice and Reproductive Justice
- Trauma Porn: The Sensationalism of Black Pain
Support for AHANA Students
There are Drop-in hours in the BAIC on Tuesday and Wednesday.
* On November 4, the BAIC is offering a safe space for all AHANA and OTE students to come together and enagage in self-care, reflection, open conversation or if you need a quiet space today from 12:00-5:00pm.
Support for Learning to Learn Students
LTL staff members will hold virtual space for anyone wanting to talk or process the presidential election:
Karl Bell: Wednesday 11/4 from 11-1 at https://bccte.zoom.us/j/4138331343
Chasneika Astacio: Thursday 11/5 from 2-4 at https://bccte.zoom.us/j/5419158945
SAAC Sponsored Virtual Town Hall for Student Atheletes
Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m.
https://bccte.zoom.us/j/99961962718
Health Hub Drop In Hours
- Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 5, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 6, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
OHP will be offering snacks and a space for students to gather for discussion and support with a staff member.
Student Affairs Leadership Team Virtual Office Hours
Do you have a question or concern and not sure where to go? The Student Affairs Leadership Team will be offering drop-in virtual office hours for the next few weeks. No appointment is necessary, feel free to just click on the link and you will be connected with one of the members of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.
Mondays @ 3pm-4pm
Tuesdays @ 3pm-4pm
Thursdays @ 1pm-2pm
Fridays @ 10am-11am
Election Stress Tips and Resources
University Counseling Services has put together a presentation of resources and tips to help you destress.
Self Care Resources
Welltrack | University Counseling Services Self Care Resources
Department of Communications: The Election and Its Aftermath with Benjamin Dixon
Tuesday, November 10 at 5:30pm
https://bccte.zoom.us/j/8933067944
For Students Looking for a Space to Gather or Program
Robsham Theater is eager to support students in helping to provide a space for 23 or less to gather and process election results or to host their own event. Robsham has openings Friday, November 6 (evening) and Saturday, November 7.
Please reach out to Kier Byrnes, Director of Robsham kier.byrnes@bc.edu if you are interested in utilizing this resource.