Cedar Crest College is a private, non-profit institution of higher education exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, the College is prohibited from “participating in, or intervening in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.”

At the same time, Cedar Crest College affirms Civic Engagement as a core institutional principle and values the importance of free expression, democratic participation, and the ability of community members to exercise their rights as private citizens. This policy is intended to balance these commitments while ensuring compliance with federal law and protecting the College’s institutional integrity.

To view the entire policy, please see this:  Policy on Third-Party Political Activity and Voter Registration on Campus.pdf.

All requests to conduct voter registration activities on campus must be submitted to and approved by the Office of Student Engagement. To submit a request, please use this form: Civic Engagement Partnership Request Form