CSUN Speech and Debate Team
CSUN’s full-service intercollegiate forensics program offers policy and NPDA parliamentary debate, coached competition and novice entry without prior experience.
Collegiate debate club
California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Northridge · Northridge, CA
Activity: Unconfirmed
The official department pages establish the team and its competition offerings, but no checked source documents a completed 2025–26 or 2026–27 team event.
Verified 2026-11-02.
SourceSourceAlso known as California State University, Northridge Speech and Debate Team, CSUN Matador Speech and Debate Team.
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California State University, Northridge’s Speech and Debate Team competes in team policy debate and NPDA parliamentary debate alongside platform speaking, limited-preparation events and oral interpretation. The Communication Studies department describes a full-service program with coaching and welcomes interested students without prior experience. Weekly team practice is listed for Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. in Manzanita Hall.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
- National Parliamentary Debate Association · Documented participation · Season not documentedSource
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- CSUN welcomes interested students and says no prior experience is necessary.Source
- How to join
- The team lists Thursday practice from 4–7 p.m. in Manzanita Hall 215 as the way to meet the squad.Source
Sources and verification
- CSUN Communication Studies — Forensics
Checked 2026-11-02
- CSUN Communication Studies — department overview and campus address
Checked 2026-11-02
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.