Student Center - Voter Enrollment Verification
An overview and step-by-step guide to viewing a Voter Enrollment Verification letter through the Student Center.
To access the letter directly, go to go.wisc.edu/verify and login.
The Voter Enrollment Verification letter is intended for students who:
- Need an acceptable form of proof of residence.
- Plan to use an expired Voter Identification Card at the polls.
University of Wisconsin institutions will provide voter ID-compliant student ID cards and enrollment verification to students who request them.
Students are also advised to follow instructions related to residency and absentee ballots. Check www.vote.wisc.edu for up-to-date information.
To access your Voter Enrollment Verification letter directly, go to go.wisc.edu/verify and login.
Step-by-Step: Voter Enrollment Verification in the Student Center
- Login to MyUW.
- Click on the Student Center tile, then the Academic Records tile.
- From the menu on the left, select Voter Enrollment Verification.
- The letter will open in a new tab.
Verify the information is correct. In case the address on the letter is incorrect, read below how to edit your address in the Student Center.
Note: your address does not have to be up-to-date unless:- The letter will be used as proof of residence when registering to vote.
- No address appears on the letter.
Important Notes:
- Accessing the voter enrollment verification letter via your smartphone may result in a blank page. If this is the case, please update your browser settings to allow pop-ups.
- Visit www.vote.wisc.edu for additional voting information.
- University Special and Guest students are not eligible to receive a voter enrollment verification letter.
- If you withdrew from the current term, you are not eligible to receive a voter enrollment verification letter.
- Both printed and electronic letters will be accepted at the polls.
- Students should use a voter enrollment verification letter for voting purposes only.
If you need an enrollment verification letter for purposes other than voting (ex. insurance, etc.), select ‘Print Enrollment Verification’.
Step-by-Step: Edit Your Address
Note: your address does not have to be updated on the letter unless:
- The letter will be used as proof of residence when registering to vote.
- No address appears on the letter.
- Login to MyUW.
- Click on the Student Center tile, then the Profile tile.
- From the menu on the left, select Addresses.
- Add or edit the Mailing Address.
- To add a new address, click on the + sign.
- To edit an existing address, click on the > sign.
- For more information, see Student Center - Updating Your Contact Information.
- Repeat the steps above to view the letter with the updated address.