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Harvard Debate Council

Harvard College’s intercollegiate policy debate organization.

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Collegiate debate program

Harvard University

Activity: Active

The official program reports opening its 2026–2027 competitive season at Northwestern on September 12.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-09-12. Verified 2026-11-02.

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Also known as HDC.

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How the program debates

The council fields Harvard College students in policy debate at NDT and CEDA tournaments. Its collegiate competitive team is distinct from the council’s summer workshops.

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Circuits and associations

  • National Debate Tournament · Documented participation · Season not documentedSource
  • Cross Examination Debate Association · Documented participation · Season not documentedSource

Joining and participation

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History and achievements

The organization identifies its founding year as 1892.Source

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