Wichita State Debate

Collegiate debate club

Wichita State University

• Wichita State University — main campus · Wichita, KS

Activity: Unconfirmed

The university confirms an active team, training and tournaments; the most recent dated team result recorded here is the 2024 NDT, so current-season competition is left unknown.

Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

Wichita State Debate builds affirmative and negative cases through policy research, regular practice and mock debates, with one-on-one coaching. The team welcomes students without prior debate experience and lets members choose their level of involvement. Its university page says national tournament travel is paid and scholarship opportunities may be available.

At the 2024 National Debate Tournament, Wichita State finished 12th in the preliminary standings and won its first elimination debate to reach the Sweet 16. Prospective debaters should contact Director Phillip Samuels for current schedules and team selection details.

Debate formats

• Policy debateSourceSource

Circuits and associations

• National Debate Tournament · Documented participation · 2023-2024Source

Program support

The team describes national tournament travel as paid for debaters; scholarship opportunities may also be available.Source

Joining and participation

How to join

Contact Director of Debate Phillip Samuels through the official team page for the current schedule, application and selection criteria. The team recommends submitting its scholarship application first.Source

History and achievements

• 2024 · National Debate Tournament

  Finished 12th in preliminary standings and reached the Sweet 16 after winning an elimination debate.

  Policy debate · National championship

  Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.