2019 CODI Costs and Facts

Apply for the 2019 CODI Here

Dates July 21-27, 2019

Costs:

• Registration Before June 21:  Cost of Institute: $325 Cost of Housing: $275
• Registration After June 21:  Cost of Institute: $375 Cost of Housing: :$325
• Meal Plan: Cost $175 Covers 3 meals a day, M-F of the camp and Breakfast on Saturday. The Institute will provide Dinner on Sunday July 22 for everyone. Purchase of the meal plan is optional.

Previous CODI attendees receive a $100 tuition discount

Coaches interested in sending multiple students should contact Matthew Moore (mmoore3@uco.edu) to inquire about special discounts.

Tuition discounts available to students facing financial need. Contact Matt Moore (mmoore3@uco.edu) for details.

What does my tuition cover?

Week of lectures and workshops aimed at improving knowledge and skills, a T-Shirt, and a Water Bottle, One-on-one practice and coaching sessions, Individualized research training and work.

FAQs

What events are offered? Policy Debate. We will break into several labs based on experience from Novice (little to no experience) to Advanced (Multiple years of experience).

We will also offer a Lincoln-Douglas track for students.

Are meals included? Meal plans are optional for students at additional costs. Those purchasing meal plans will have access to the campus dining halls. Those who choose not to purchase a meal plan are free to choose their own meal options from various places on and nearby campus. Adequate time is built into the schedule to ensure that students will be able to be able to eat.

When is the application deadline? July 10th, 2019

Is there a deposit? Yes. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for commuter students. The non-refundable deposit for students staying in the dorms is $125. The deposit should accompany your application to the camp. The deposit will be applied to the balance of the camp cost.

When is my final payment due? July 10th, 2019

What do I need to bring? Students should bring all of the materials they need to participate in their events. This includes pens, paper, laptops, etc.  If you are staying on campus you should bring clothes, a pillow, towel, and everything else you will need for the week.

How will the debate evidence be distributed? All evidence will be distributed to the students electronically. Students wishing to debate off of paper will be responsible for printing out the files themselves.

What is the format of the camp? The CODI is a weeklong skills intensive camp. Students will engage in practice rounds, practice speeches, and intense one-on-one coaching designed to improve the students’ ability to execute arguments in competitive debate. Each track will have its own format to maximize the week. At the end of the week there will be a camp tournament.