Professors will be asked to excuse your absence and allow you to make up any work missed. A copy of the E-mail notification is also sent to you for your records. You are encouraged to talk with your professors about planned absences in addition to their notification via E-mail. There is virtually NO cost to be on the Carthage Debate and Forensics Team. All travel, lodging, meals and entry fees for tournaments are paid by Carthage.
Any undergraduate student is eligible to participate in the program.
You must be an official, registered, fees-paid student during the period of your participation. Participation is limited to eight semesters of intercollegiate competition. In order to receive academic credit for participation on the Carthage Debate and Forensics Team, students must register for Communication and Performing Arts 021 in each semester for which they desire credit. Most team members qualify for membership in the Degree of Fraternity by the conclusion of their first year at Carthage. Back to Top Return to the Theater and Communication Page.