CMU Debate

Collegiate Debate on CMU's Campus

About Us

Whether you're an experienced debater or you've never seen a podium before, CMU Debate is the premier place to sharpen your argumentative ability and learn how to think critically. We compete in the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA) against other schools around the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and we also host weekly practices for our club members.

We meet weekly on Thursdays at 6 PM in Posner 151, excluding school breaks.

Note: CMU Debate does not participate in high school recruiting. CMU Debate cannot advocate for high schoolers in the admissions process.

For questions, reach out to tsargent@andrew.cmu.edu

Instagram: @carnegiedebate

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Upcoming Events

CMU Debate Tournament - Halloween

Oct 31

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The Process

CMU Debate hosts weekly meetings (Thursdays 6 PM Posner 151) tailored towards newcomers, which cover the basics of argument formation, public speaking, and rebuttal techniques. You can join at any time simply by showing up to a session. When you feel ready, you can register for a tournament via forms sent to our mailing list, Discord, and GroupMe. Whether you’re a seasoned debater or have never debated in your life, CMU Debate provides the tools, guidance, and resources you need to learn and excel.