Model I: Schools with campus-wide e-mail systems

Every student at the institution is assigned an e-mail account. A survey is e-mailed to them asking them for such information as their name, whether they are registered to vote, where they prefer to be registered (at home or on campus), and if they would like an absentee ballot. Students are told that the survey is part of a campus-wide effort to have 100% of the students registered and is required under the Higher Education Act. They are also told that the survey will be mailed several more times to those who have not registered, although students can opt out of future mailings. Paper surveys are also provided at registration. Students who request absentee ballots are asked to direct their state elections office to fax the ballots to the school’s Communications Office. The Communications office faxes completed forms back to the states.