University of Wyoming Speech and Debate
Wyoming Debate is an undergraduate team in NDT-CEDA policy and College Public Forum, with a century-long institutional tradition and national tournament travel.

Collegiate debate program
University of Wyoming
- University of Wyoming Laramie campus · Laramie, WY
Activity: Active
The completed October 24–25, 2026 Weber State Debate Classic CX-Open Round 1 pairings include University of Wyoming and University of Utah opposing teams.
Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-25. Verified 2026-11-03.
SourceSourceAlso known as Wyoming Debate Union.
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The University of Wyoming Speech and Debate Team, also known as Wyoming Debate, is a co-curricular program sponsored by Communication and Journalism and the College of Arts and Sciences. Undergraduates can join policy and College Public Forum teams that compete nationally, and the program hosts public debates, intercollegiate tournaments and workshops. Wyoming’s debate tradition dates to 1912. The official team page describes 15–20 intercollegiate tournaments each academic year and lists course credit and scholarships as participation support. At the completed October 2026 Weber State Debate Classic, Wyoming faced Utah in the open cross-examination debate division.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
- Cross Examination Debate Association · Documented membership · Season not documentedSource
- National Debate Tournament · Documented membership · Season not documentedSource
- College Public Forum Debate League · Documented membership · Season not documentedSource
Program support
Course credit and scholarships are available for debate participation.Source
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- Participation is open to any University of Wyoming undergraduate.Source
- How to join
- Email the University Debate program using the contact route on its official page.Source
Sources and verification
- University of Wyoming — Speech and Debate program, formats and joining
Checked 2026-11-03
- University of Wyoming — official institutional identity and campus location
Checked 2026-11-03
- Tabroom — Weber State Debate Classic 2026, CX-Open Round 1 debate pairings
Checked 2026-11-03
- Tabroom — Weber State Debate Classic 2026, CARD and Policy tournament, October 24–25
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Tony Webster · CC BY-SA 2.0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 2.0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
