What it takes to be a Voter Friendly Campus

Virginia Tech again achieved the Voter Friendly Campus designation. The recognition, for creating and successfully implementing a strategic plan to increase student voter engagement, was first received in 2021 and now extends until December 2026.

“The designation is a critical reflection of our university’s commitment to civic participation,” said Nistha Gautam, who promotes student voting as a Democracy Fellow for VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning. “It signals to students that their voices are influential and important and that they are not alone in learning how to use them.”