National Hispanic Institute - GD Dates & Location

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Early Admission deadline benefits include:

1st or 2nd choice program

Extended Payment Plan

What is the Great Debate?

NHI's Great Debate is a communications and leadership development program for ambitious and courageous young people. If you are or know a young person committed to making meaningful change in the world, and are driven toward building up our community, NHI and the Great Debate experience is a must.

Who is eligible to apply for the Great Debate?

All students are welcome to apply for the Great Debate if they meet the following requirements:

Currently enrolled in the 9th grade
Has a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
First-time NHI participant

Texas Star Great Debate (6-day)

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, Texas
June 10 - 15, 2025
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Midwest Great Debate (6-day)

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
June 28 - July 3, 2025
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Texas Great Debate (4-day)

Austin College
Sherman, Texas
June 5-8, 2025

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California Sol Great Debate (6-day)

University of San Diego
San Diego, California
July 8 - 13, 2025

Northeast Great Debate (6-day)

St. Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania
July 7-12, 2025
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National Hispanic Institute

P.O. Box 220

Maxwell, Texas 78656

+1 (512) 357-6137

Hours of Operations:

M-F, 8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm CDT