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Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum

Baylor’s Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum is a policy program with weekly squad practice, walk-on membership and substantial NDT history. Two Baylor teams qualified for the 2026 national tournament.

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Baylor Sciences Building on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas.

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Baylor University

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Baylor’s official 2026 notice documents two NDT qualifiers and the program’s recurring policy squad practice; the public notice does not provide the district tournament date.

Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum.

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How the program debates

Baylor’s Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum is a policy program with a long institutional history and a structured squad routine. Students work with partners and attend weekly squad meetings; the forum covers travel and offers scholarship support. The program allows walk-ons without a formal audition, while noting that students who compete often arrive with prior high-school policy experience. In 2026, two Baylor teams qualified for the National Debate Tournament, extending the university’s streak to 22 consecutive years with at least one qualifier. Prospective debaters can contact the director through the official prospective-debater page.

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Circuits and associations

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Program support

Baylor provides scholarship and travel support for the debate program.SourceSource

Joining and participation

Eligibility
Walk-ons are considered and there is no formal audition; the FAQ notes that students who compete typically have extensive high-school policy debate experience.SourceSource
How to join
Contact the Debate Forum director through the prospective-debater page to discuss the walk-on route and current team expectations.Source
Practice arrangements
The forum holds weekly squad meetings and partner work sessions.Source
Travel support
The program describes travel support and resources for competitive members.SourceSource
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History and achievements

Baylor traces organized debate to the 19th century and qualified at least one team for the NDT for 22 consecutive years through 2026.Source

  • 2026 · National Debate Tournament District Qualifier

    Two Baylor teams qualified for the National Debate Tournament after recording 8–0 and 6–2 records in district competition.

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