Victory Briefs California

Flagship Session
July 27–August 9, 2026
VBI California Campus
VBI California Students
VBI California Learning

This two-week session takes place from July 27th to August 9th at University of San Diego in California. It is open to Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and World Schools Debate and is suitable for debaters of all experience levels, circuits, and competitive ambitions. This session is especially good for seasoned debaters looking to hone their craft and get a jump start on the September/October topics.

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University of San Diego

Overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay, and the Pacific Ocean, the University of San Diego creates an ideal learning environment for students. US News and World Report has USD ranked as the #98 national university, #54 best value schools, and 14th in best undergraduate engineering. The University of San Diego has received the #14 national ranking for best campus food from the Princeton Review, placing it as #1 among all west coast institutions.

Tuition

Session Pricing

Residential $3,600
Commuter $2,600

Lodging and Food

Students and staff will stay in USD dorms. Most students will share a room with another camper. Roommate request forms will be sent out in the spring after students have registered.

VBI tuition covers three meals per day for students in the Hahn University Center.

Travel

Arrival

  • Flights: Arrive by 3 PM on July 27th
  • Car: Arrive by 4 PM on July 27th
  • Check-in begins at 7 AM

Departure

  • All students must depart by 12 PM on August 9th

VBI will provide transportation by hired shuttle to and from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to students arriving and departing within the designated travel window (7 AM - 3PM). Students will be greeted at baggage claim by staff wearing VBI t-shirts and holding signs.

Airport transportation fee: $120

If you are unable to make these times work, please contact us as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Students arriving outside of the travel window are responsible for providing their own travel.