Seminars that convey information about how to vote and why voting is important increase turnout among younger voters. Impact is similar to door-to-door canvassing.

• First Time Voter programs increase turnout by 9%
• By spring of senior year, a large proportion of high school seniors have reached voting age, but only a small proportion vote.
• Need to learn how register to vote and how cast a ballot
• Rather than seem confused in front of others, young voters abstain
• Students appreciate learning how every aspect of their lives is affected by elected officials

Pursue “First Impression” opportunities

• Move-in day
• Student organization fairs
• Classroom “storms”

Leverage campus organizations and leaders

• Student clubs
• Greek outreach

Utilize student’s internet based social networks