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Facility Rental

North Central University’s facilities can be rented by visitors to the area and members of the community for a variety of events including mission trips, conferences, meetings, retreats, family reunions, weddings, showers, and more. Please note that our campus is alcohol and smoke free.

Facility rental infographic with various important selling points.

  • Facilities
  • Rental rates
    Rental spaces and rates*
    • Sanctuary (room capacity: 874)
    • Chapel (room capacity: up to 200)
    • Dorm overnight stays
    • Guest apartment
    • Classrooms and conference rooms (room capacity: varies)
    • Gymnasium

    *Costs do not include taxes or audiovisual packages

    Facility Events Manager
    Housekeeping & Events
    facilityrental@northcentral.edu

  • Campus safety and security
    Safety at NCU

    Campus Safety & Security is available 24 hours a day, and is happy to help you with any concerns that you may have. The university is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

    North Central University prohibits the drinking of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco and non-medical drugs, and gambling in any form.

  • Dining facilities

    Meals and catering are provided by Sodexo Catering North Central’s contracted food service provider. The cafeteria, which is set up in a buffet style, is located on the bottom floor of Carlson Hall.

    Per Sodexo Catering, in order to open the cafeteria, there must be a minimum of 30 people (two or more groups can be combined to meet the minimum requirements). There are also boxed/sack lunch and dinner options available that do not require a minimum group count.

Available facilities

North Central has a variety of spaces available for rent depending on your needs. Preview our spaces below.

Empty sanctuary with colorful slide show on the stage
Lindquist Sanctuary
The sanctuary is an ideal location to hold your weddings, musical events, and seminars.
Our smaller chapel where we host events and student-led chapel services
Anderson Chapel
An adaptable space for banquets and workshops.
NCU Trask worship center with balloons
Word and Worship Center Atrium
A welcoming space for groups using the Lindquist Sanctuary.
Inside a dorm hallway in Miller Hall
Miller Residence Hall
A historic building with traditional style dorms (non-suite style).
Front yard of Carlson Hall
Carlson Residence Hall
This location houses our cafeteria and traditional style dorms (non-suite style).
Outside view of Phillipps Hall
Phillipps Residence Hall
A suite-style and air-conditioned dormitory.
Inside a Kingsriter classroom
Kingsriter Classroom
Classrooms are suitable for meetings, trainings, or workshops. More classrooms are available also in Miller Hall and the CLC.
Empty Phillipps Hall classroom with whiteboard and tables
Phillipps Classroom
Classrooms are suitable for meetings, trainings, or workshops. More classrooms are available also in Miller Hall and the CLC.
ncu commons in carlson hall
Carlson Commons Lounge
Common rooms are available as informal meeting or lounge areas. Additional lounges are also available in Miller Hall, Phillips Hall, and Clay Commons.
Cafeteria
A great gathering place for students and visitors to enjoy meals together.
NCU Gym Floor
Gymnasium
The Gymnasium was recently renovated and is suitable for large or small gatherings.
ncu office in miller hall
Book Conference Room
Our conference rooms are the perfect space for small business meetings with presentation technology that will fit your needs.

Summer rental opportunities

Host your summer conference, retreat, or Camp at NCU

North Central is ready to assist you with planning and implementing your summer camp, conference, or event in the following areas:

  • Selecting appropriate event dates
  • Reaching a mutually agreeable contract in accordance with campus policies
  • Coordinating your needs with various campus departments
  • Assisting with the checkin and checkout processes (facility rental office will assist during business hours, security staff will assist after business hours)
  • Being available to assist with concerns or problems (during business hours)

Meeting spaces

Need to host a meeting in downtown Minneapolis? Rent a meeting space at North Central University. Rooms are available in a variety of sizes to fit your needs.

Residence Halls/Campus accomModations

Overnight accommodations are available from mid-May through the final weekend in July. North Central has an air conditioned residence hall (suite style with semi-private restroom) as well as non-air-conditioned residence halls (traditional style with community restrooms).

Each room includes a twin size bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet for each occupant. You should bring your own linens (pillow, sheets, blanket, towels, and toiletry items). Contact the facility rental office to make arrangements in advance and obtain pricing for rentals.