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The Trojan Debate Squad (TDS), USC's first chartered student organization, is devoted to teaching argumentation and analytic thinking skills to students through academic debate. The TDS is one of the nation's leading collegiate debate programs.

Whether you're an incoming student, current Trojan, or even an interested high schooler, we're always excited to have new members on the team.

Learn about our efforts to expand access to debate throughout Los Angeles through mentorship programs, community workshops, and school partnerships.

We rely on the generous support of our donors and the USC Annenberg School of Communications to fund our competitive efforts and community outreach programs.

Any questions not already covered? Feel free to reach out to our coaches, visit our office, or connect with us on social media.

Discover our summer programs, tournaments, and mentorship initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of debaters.