NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate 2023 National Championship Housing
University of Northwestern—St. Paul
Saturday, June 10 or Sunday, June 11 - Saturday, June 17, 2023

Welcome to lodging for the NCFCA 2023 National Championship on the beautiful University of Northwestern—St. Paul campus. Northwestern is perfectly situated in suburban St. Paul and Minneapolis, with convenient access to all the area has to offer. Nestled among the trees and surrounded by a mile of lakeshore, Northwestern’s 107-acre campus provides a delightful setting for your stay in Minnesota.

Northwestern exists to provide Christ-centered higher education, equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community and world.

Northwestern residence halls provide hotel-like accommodations in a serene campus setting.

Find out more about UNWSP online at www.unwsp.edu.

Lodging Lottery - Read through the information below

  • The housing request form is now closed. 
  • If you need to make changes to a submitted form, please email your desired changes to the Ticket Office at ticketoffice@unwsp.edu.
  • All submitted forms will be randomized to determine which order we will begin assigning rooms.
  • Rooms will be assigned by Thursday, May 18th, at 9am CST. If you are selected to stay on campus, we will notify you by email from ticketoffice@unwsp.edu. The email will include instructions for paying for your room. Please access your unwtickets.com account to see your assigned room(s).
  • Please log on to your unwtickets.com account and pay for your rooms by Friday, May 19th at 4pm CST.
  • If you were not selected to stay on campus, we will notify you by email from ticketoffice@unwsp.edu. All rooms not paid for by Friday, May 19th, at 4pm will be opened for guests on the waitlist. You will automatically be placed on the waitlist in the randomized order.
  • Call the Ticket Office with any questions pertaining to lodging, room choices, or policies. The Ticket Office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm and can be reached at 651-631-5151, toll-free at 866-821-5151 or by email at ticketoffice@unwsp.edu.
Two Options for Housing Dates:
  • Check in on Saturday, June 10, from 4pm to 11pm CST
  • Check in on Sunday, June 11, from 8am to 6pm CST 

Late arrival is permitted with notification prior to arrival. If you plan to arrive after 11pm on Saturday, or after 6pm on Sunday, please email ticketoffice@unwsp.edu with your expected arrival time.

Lodging Information:
All rates include taxes and fees

Saturday Check-in package includes 7 nights lodging on campus - Saturday, June 10, through Saturday, June 17.
Sunday Check-in package includes 6 nights lodging on campus - Sunday, June 11, through Saturday, June 17.

Please refer to our campus map for building locations on campus - click here.

Akenson Dorm Rooms: 2 beds - $350 (If arriving on Saturday: $408)  Efficiency apartments are conveniently equipped with a private  bathroom, mini fridge (not provided: a microwave, utensils, cookware and dishes), closet and air-conditioning. Akenson Dorm Rooms have 2 single beds. Please note - the pool is not available to guests. Fire code allows for a maximum of 3 guests in the room (3rd guest will not have a bed). Linens are provided for the number of beds in the room.

Akenson Dorm Rooms: 3 beds - $380 (If arriving on Saturday: $445)
Efficiency apartments are conveniently equipped with a private bathroom, mini fridge (not provided: a microwave, utensils, cookware and dishes), closet and air-conditioning. Akenson Dorm Rooms have 3 single beds. Please note - the pool is not available to guests. Fire code allows for a maximum of 4 guests in the room (4th guest will not have a bed). Linens are provided for the number of beds in the room.

Main Dorm Rooms: 3 beds - $410 (If arriving on Saturday: $480)
Efficiency apartments are conveniently equipped with a private bathroom, kitchenette with mini fridge, small oven, stove top and sink (not provided: a microwave, utensils, cookware and dishes), walk-in closet and air-conditioning. Main Dorm Rooms have 3 single beds. Fire code allows for a maximum of 4 guests in the room (4th guest will not have a bed). Linens are provided for the number of beds in the room. The Main Dorm Rooms are in Knutson Hall and Hartill Hall.

One-Bedroom Apartments: 4 beds - $525 (If arriving on Saturday: $615) 
One-bedroom apartments are conveniently equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen (not provided: a microwave, utensils, cookware and dishes) and air-conditioning. Apartments have 4 single beds (two sets of bunk beds). Rooms do not have elevator access. Fire code allows for a maximum of 5 guests in the room (5th guest will not have a bed). Linens are provided for the number of beds in the room.  One-Bedroom Apartments are located in Ramseyer.

Two-Bedroom Apartments: 5 beds  - $585 (If arriving on Saturday: $685)
Two-bedroom apartments are conveniently equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen  (not provided: a microwave, utensils, cookware and dishes)  and air-conditioning.  Apartments have 2 bedrooms with a total of 5 beds: first bedroom with two single beds, not bunked; second bedroom with a single bed and one set of bunk beds. Rooms do not have elevator access. Fire code allows for a maximum of 6 guests in the room (6th guest will not have a bed). Linens are provided for the number of beds in the room.  Two-Bedroom Apartments are located in Ramseyer.


Lodging Policies for University of Northwestern—St. Paul Residential Facilities

The University of Northwestern-St. Paul is a tobacco-, drug- and alcohol-free campus, which includes all residence halls, buildings and grounds. No pets allowed. No firearms allowed.

  • Check-out will be Saturday, June 17th, until 11:00am. Late check-outs are not permitted.
  • Housing check-in for all lodging rooms is located in the Robertson Student Center.
  • Linens are provided for the number of people in a room up to the number of beds in a room. Linens include fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow and pillow case, blanket, bath towel, hand towel and washcloth.
  • Additional nights before and after the tournament are not available on campus.
  • Laundry facilities are available in each residential facility.
  • Handicapped accessible rooms are available in the main dorms only on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate your accessibility needs when reserving your room.
  • All dorm room configurations have a small kitchenette, except Akenson rooms. However, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, and small appliances are not provided.
  • A key deposit will not be required this year at check-in. However, guests will be charged a fee for all lost keys and access cards. Dorm room keys and access cards will need to be returned at check-out. Main Dorm room guests with lost keys will be charged $50 per key. Akenson rooms require both a room key and building access card for entrance. A $50 fee per room key and per access card will be charged if lost (for a total of $100 per Akenson room). Fees can be paid at check-out or guests will be contacted after the conference for payment.
  • Quiet hours are from 11:00pm till 7:00am in all residential facilities – traffic, conversation, and social activity in the residence hallways should be kept to a minimum during quiet hours.
  • If you find that you are no longer able to attend the National Championship, please contact the Ticket Office regarding your registration for lodging.  Refunds are available through May 31st at 2pm.
  • Tournament housing at University of Northwestern-St. Paul is meant to be paired with the meal packages. Reasonably priced meals are offered to all campus guests and should be purchased as part of your registration process. Please plan to take advantage of this cafeteria meal program.

Hotel Information
The University of Northwestern has provided room blocks for guests to reserved accommodations at the following hotels until May 29, 2023 (except for Country Inn and Suites which has a cutoff date of Tuesday, May 30, 2023). After May 29, all unreserved rooms in the room blocks will be released back to the public for general use.
Double Tree by Hilton
Hotel info: https://visitroseville.com/hotels/doubletree-by-hilton/
2540 Cleveland Ave., Roseville, MN 55113
P: 651-636-4567
Complimentary shuttle to and from UNW and within a 5-mile radius of the hotel.
To Make Reservations:
Online: Double Tree Reservation Link
Call: Mention National Christian Forensics

Country Inn and Suites
https://visitroseville.com/hotels/country-inn-suites/
2740 E. Snelling Ser Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 P: 651-628-3500
Hot Breakfast Buffet included.
To Make Reservations:
Online: LINK
Call: Mention National Christian Forensics

Fairfield Inn & Suites Roseville
https://visitroseville.com/hotels/fairfield-inn-suites/
3045 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville MN 55113 P: 651-636-7869
Hot breakfast is included
To make reservations:
Either email: Laura.downey@marriott.com
Online: LINK
Call: Mention National Christian Forensic Group Rate (Not University of Northwestern - St. Paul)

Avid Hotel
https://visitroseville.com/hotels/avid-hotel/
3015 Centre Pointe Dr. N., Roseville, MN 55113
P: 651-401-4700
Grab and go breakfast included
Online: National Christian Forensics 2023 Speech and Debate - avid hotel Roseville-Minneapolis North

For Reservation Questions, please call the Northwestern Ticket Office at 651-631-5151, toll-free 866-821-5151 or email ticketoffice@unwsp.edu. The Ticket Office is open Monday - Friday from 9am to 2pm CST.