How does a Day On Democracy empower students to become more involved?

Eliminates the scheduling constraints. When your institution implements its Day On Democracy programming, it commits to cancelling lecture courses on Election Day every year. The goal of cancelling classes on Election Day is not to give students a day off, but rather a day on. In place of classes, students have greater freedom to vote, volunteer, and engage with their communities. Day On Democracy upholds the belief that some things must be learned outside of the classroom, through hands-on experience.

Provides students with access to the polls. The programming for your Day On Democracy isn’t just about cancelling classes. It also comes with institutional support for getting students to make the most of the Day. This comes in the form of rides to the polls, offering Uber/Lyft codes, disseminating information to the student body about which polling locations they need to attend, and hosting get-out-the-vote volunteer opportunities. These activities are usually held in conjunction with university clubs and organizations, but administrator support is critical.