Early Voting on Campus
Whether this is your first time voting, you need to update your voter registration, or you've voted in the past, this page has the essential information you need to know to vote early in person at NC State.
Early voting has ended!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place on Election Day.
Important Note: NC State does not have an on-campus Election Day polling place.
What is early voting?
Early voting is commonly also called “One-Stop (Early) Voting”. This is because individuals may register and vote at the same time during the early voting period.
During the early voting period, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. This is different than Election Day, when registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place.
Plan your early vote
Be #VoteReady by making your early vote plan. Know where, when, and how to get to the on-campus early voting site.
Your on-campus early voting location is at 1220 Varsity Dr.
For the November 2026 General Election, the on-campus early voting site will be at 1220 Varsity Dr. (Western Blvd. Business Services).
How can I get to the early voting site?
Pack the Polls Early Voting Shuttle
On select days during early voting, Pack the Polls will offer a free shuttle to the on-campus early voting site at 1220 Varsity Drive. Catch the shuttle at Talley Student Union or on Centennial Campus, and it will drop you off at the early voting site at 1220 Varsity Drive.
The shuttle will run from Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 31.
- Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Pack the Polls Shuttle is sponsored by Student Leadership and Engagement and Student Government.
Walk or bike
If you choose to walk or bike to the early voting site at 1220 Varsity Dr., you will need to cross Western Blvd. to access the voting location. Follow Pack the Polls directional signage for the recommended walking routes!
See walking times and distances from popular campus buildings and landmarks:
- From Talley Student Union: 25-minute walk, 9-minute bike ride, 1.1 miles
- From Wolf Plaza: 24-minute walk, 8-minute bike ride, 1 mile
- From Witherspoon Student Center: 20-minute walk, 7-minute bike ride, 0.8 miles
- From D. H. Hill Jr. Library: 28-minute walk, 10-minute bike ride, 1.3 miles
- From James B. Hunt Jr. Library: 39-minute walk, 9-minute bike ride, 1.7 miles
Wolfline and GoRaleigh buses
- Wolfline: Route 43 has a stop on Varsity Dr at McKimmon Center (Recommended by Pack the Polls)
- Voters will then need to walk for about 5 minutes through the Joyner Visitor Center parking lot to the early voting site at 1220 Varsity Dr. Follow Pack the Polls directional signage for the recommended walking routes!
- Please note: This walking route has sidewalks with ramps and passes through an active parking lot.
- Wolfline: Route 30 has a stop on Faucette Dr at Varsity Dr
- Voters will then need to cross Western Blvd and walk through the Joyner Visitor Center parking lot to the early voting site at 1220 Varsity Dr. Follow Pack the Polls directional signage for the recommended walking routes!
- Please note: This walking route has sidewalks with ramps and passes through an active parking lot.
- GoRaleigh: Route 12 has a stop on Gorman St at McKimmon Center
- Voters will then need to walk through the McKimmon Center parking lot to the early voting site at 1220 Varsity Dr.
- Please note: This walking route passes through an active parking lot and has no sidewalks.
Drive and park
Voter parking is available in the designated areas in the McKimmon Center parking lot. Curbside voting is available for eligible individuals. Use 1220 Varsity Dr. for directions and navigation.
When is early voting on campus?
Any eligible Wake County voter may vote at any Wake County early voting site, including on campus at 1220 Varsity Dr. It is important to note that 1220 Varsity Dr. is not an Election Day site.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 15 First day of early voting period | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Monday, Oct. 19 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Monday, Oct. 26 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 Last day of early voting period | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Catch the Early Voting Shuttle
Voter registration during early voting
Registering to vote is required before you can cast your ballot. During early voting, you can register and vote at the same time at an early voting site such as on campus at 1220 Varsity Drive. Review the information below to be prepared to register during early voting.
Check your voter registration
It is always a good idea to double-check whether you are currently registered to vote and where. Use the North Carolina State Board of Elections Voter Search to see if you are registered in Wake County.
Same-day registration during early voting
You can register to vote for the first time or update your voter registration at an early voting site such as 1220 Varsity Drive on campus. This process is convenient and easy! All you need to bring is a form of photo ID (such as your Wolfpack One Card) and a “proof of residence” document to the early voting site. Poll workers can help guide you through the rest of the process once you are on-site.
Common “proof of residence” documents include:
- NC State University Address Verification Letter
- A North Carolina driver’s license with your current address
- A current utility bill, bank statement, or cell phone bill with name and address
- A government check, paycheck, or other government document/correspondence with name and address
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Last Reviewed On: 10/31/2026