Election day for students and staff

All day and evening classes will be held on election day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 as scheduled. University policy does not consider voting as a legitimate absence from classes. Most state polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m, with a few exceptions. Messaging to students about planning for election day and information on how to register has been included in the Undergraduate Update and other newsletters. Students should make arrangements to vote before or after class, or via an absentee ballot. Per Minnesota state statutes, employees have the right to take time off work to vote without losing your pay, personal leave, or vacation time. More information about voting can be found on the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State site.