University of Rochester Debate Union
URDU brings new students into policy and British Parliamentary debate; two novices reached the final at CEDA Nationals in 2026.
Collegiate debate club
University of Rochester
- University of Rochester — River Campus · Rochester, NY
Activity: Active
In the 2025–26 season, URDU novices reached the final at CEDA Nationals; the tournament ran April 2–6, 2026.
Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-02. Verified 2026-11-03.
SourceSourceAlso known as URDU.
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The University of Rochester Debate Union (URDU) offers policy debate, British Parliamentary debate, and Social Justice Debates. The program competes at regional, national, and international tournaments and says it continually brings new students into its activities. Its 2025–26 season report records results across formats, including novice finalists at the April 2026 CEDA National Championship.
To ask about joining, contact URDU’s director through the official Debate Union page. The Debate Union traces its establishment to 1850.
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Joining and participation
- How to join
- UR Debate Union says it continually brings new students into its activities. Contact the program director through the official team page to ask about joining.Source
Sources and verification
- UR Debate Union — current program formats, novice pathway, and joining contact
Checked 2026-11-03
- UR Debate Union — official 2025–26 season results and program update
Checked 2026-11-03
- Tabroom — CEDA Nationals 2026 dates and policy debate format
Checked 2026-11-03
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Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC0
Checked 2026-11-03
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