Civic Engagement
As a college with a public mission, Coastline encourages students and employees to have positive impact on the college, local communities and globally.
With state support and encouragement, Coastline provides resources and opportunities for voting and census engagement.
California Civic and Election Dates:
Please note that all active registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 General Election. Make sure to register or update your voter registration information as needed using the college student voter registration link.
- Elections and voter information
- Register to vote
- You are encouraged to check your voter registration status
2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
- Monday, October 5: No later than this date, county elections officials shall begin mailing each registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot.
- Monday, October 5: Counties offer early voting sites — to find a location and available times, please visit California's early voting webpage.
- Monday, October 19: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election.
- Tuesday, October 20 – Tuesday, November 3: Same Day Voter Registration is available — voters can “conditionally” register and vote at a county elections office or polling location after the voter registration deadline, up to and including Election Day.
- Tuesday, November 3: General Election — polls are open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.*
*If voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received not later than 7 days after Election Day. To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least five days before Election Day, November 3, 2026. If mailing on Election Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.
All dates can be verified online at the Secretary of State or County election office.
2026 Key Dates
- Tuesday, September 15: National Voter Registration Day
- Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9: National Voter Education Week
- Saturday, October 24: Vote Early Day
Upcoming Elections and Special Elections
For more election materials and upcoming statewide civic engagement activities, visit the California Secretary of State's Students Vote Project.
Other voting resources:
Voter Events and Opportunities
The Orange County Registrar of Voters will be on campus this Fall to share important dates, help you to check your voter registration and register, and share opportunities to get involved in the elections process! More information about these opportunities will be sent to students via email- we hope to see you there. Your voice matters!
For more voter registration or poll locations, please see our Register To Vote page.The California Secretary of State website provides great information such as a voter FAQs and as well as guides in the following languages:
Contact Information
For any questions, please email the Student Life Office or call (714) 241-6253.
