Columbia Debate Society
Columbia University’s parliamentary debate team in New York City.
Collegiate debate club
Columbia University
- Columbia University campus · New York, NY
Activity: Active
APDA records participation at its April 24, 2026 national tournament.
Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-24. Verified 2026-11-02.
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The society represents Columbia in intercollegiate parliamentary debate and hosts collegiate and high-school tournaments. Its own site provides recruitment information and answers for prospective members. The high-school tournament is an event it hosts, not a separate college team.
Debate formats
Not documented.
Circuits and associations
- American Parliamentary Debate Association · Documented participation · 2025-2026Source
History and achievements
2026 · APDA Nationals
Semifinalist at APDA Nationals.
American parliamentary
Source
Sources and verification
- Columbia Debate Society — official program information
Checked 2026-11-02
- Columbia joining FAQs
Checked 2026-11-02
- APDA 2026 national tournament results
Checked 2026-11-02
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
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