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Official account of the University of California system. 10 campuses, 6 academic health centers, 3 national laboratories and a network of agricultural and natural research centers. And 71 Nobel Prizes, not that we're counting.

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The midterm elections are just a few weeks away! Are you ready to make your voice heard? If you’re one of the millions of college students voting for the first time this year, it can be hard to know where to start. So we're answering some of UC students' FAQs about registering to vote. 🗳️

Colorful illustration with hands holding smartphones displaying the words "Be an Influencer" and "Vote." Text at the bottom asks, "Are you registered to vote?" Hearts and thumbs-up icons are scattered around.A graphic titled "Where do I start?" provides voting information. It states that in California, online voter registration takes roughly five minutes at registertovote.ca.gov. For other states, visit RocktheVote.org. The background includes playful geometric shapes.The image has a pink background with white text and colorful icons. It reads: "Am I allowed to vote? You need to be 18 years old by Election Day and a U.S. citizen (in addition to some other requirements). Not old enough this year? In California you can preregister at age 16 or 17. So when you turn 18, you’ll be set to vote." There are decorative icons like a music note, star, smiley face, and a check mark at the bottom.Blue background with colorful shapes. Text reads: "When do I need to register by? The day to register online in California is Oct. 19. After Oct. 19, California voters can register at county elections offices or use Same Day Registration on Election Day."
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The University of California is home to the nation’s No. 1 public university (twice)! 🥇

UC Berkeley and UCLA are tied for America’s #1 public university in the new 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released today (Sept. 22) by U.S. News and World Report.

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