About Churchill Hall
Anyone who comes into Churchill is instantly part of a brotherhood. As the oldest residence hall on campus, Churchill has a long, rich history on NDSU’s campus. Built in 1931, Churchill Hall has gone through many changes in the years. With the renovation of Churchill in 2017, residents can be seen in the lounges, playing ping-pong, watching movies, playing video games, or simply hanging out. Students love the ability to leave their room and hang out in one of the many common spaces.
Amenities and Features
Every hall has its own unique amenities and features, but all halls offer the following: onsite mail, coinless laundry, cleaning supplies, cable and free video streaming services, rec lounges, study lounges, daily newspaper service, community kitchen, Wi-Fi, secure keyless card entrances, and a hall office where individuals can check out various games/videos/entertainment/rec equipment.
Each hall also has a full-time hall director and student resident assistants (RAs) who support learning, facilitate community development, and are dedicated to students' security, safety, and well-being.
In-Room Features
- Central air conditioning; ability to control your own heat in the winter
- Spacious double rooms with high ceilings, two desks and two chairs.
- Rooms are carpeted.
Hall Amenities
- Located close to the academic buildings, as well as the Memorial Union
- Newly renovated traditional residence hall for first-year males, completed in Fall 2017
- Shared bathrooms with privatized bathroom stalls and showers on each wing of each floor; handicap accessible gender-neutral bathrooms on each wing of each floor
- Centralized coinless laundry on the lower level
- Full-size lounges on the lower level, second, and third floors
- Huddle rooms (study spaces) on the second and third floors, both with technology capabilities
- Vending machines and full-size kitchen located on the lower level
- Meal plan is required for all residents
2026-27 Rates
Double: Fall: $2,687 | Spring: $2,198 | Total: $4,885
Mailing Information
Meet the Churchill Hall Director
Andrew Christopherson
Hello everyone! My name is Andrew Christopherson, and I am the Hall Director of Churchill Hall. Originally from the Metro area of Minnesota, I am an NDSU Alum with my B.S. in Psychology, with additional areas of study in Criminal Justice, Forensic Sciences, and Chemistry! In my free time, I like to go to the gym, hike around with my dog, and study for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
I believe in the power of personal connection, and look forward to working with students via the Department of Residence Life. I’m always happy to answer any questions, provide guidance, or just have a chat! I want to help you make NDSU a place to call home.
Welcome to Churchill, and Go Bison!
Phone: 701.231.3236
Email: a.christopherson@ndsu.edu
Rendering and Floor Plan
Room Photos + Measurements
Other commonly requested dimensions:
Bed: Length - 80 Inches, Width - 36 Inches
Desk
Height - 30 Inches
Depth - 24 Inches
Width (study portion) - 30 inches
Nightstand/Desk: The pedestal portion can be used as an extension of the desk or as a nightstand, or anything you prefer.
Width - 18 Inches
Depth - 24 Inches
Height - 30 inches
Lower-level/basement windows: All windows will be equipped with blinds.
37.5 inches x 58 inches
First, second, and third floor windows: All windows will have blinds.
34 Inches x 70 inches
Community Spaces and Bathrooms
History
The construction of Churchill Hall (originally Men's Residence Hall) began in 1927 after its plans and funding were approved by the State Legislature. The hall was to house 192 male students and six resident instructors. It would contain approximately 100 rooms measuring 14 by 14 feet with hot and cold running water and two in-a-door beds. The entire structure would be a three-story structure with a basement for recreational purposes (The Spectrum May 27, 1927, p.1).
Students moved in before the start of school in 1930, but the building still had no name. This did not deter students who called the building a "real home" and thought it to be "well equipped" with the "most modern accommodations" (NDAC Catalog 1931-1932, p. 29 and College and State, October 30, 1930, p. 29).
The modern accommodations were increased in 1939 when the Bachelor Kitchens were added to the basement. The use of the kitchens saved the male students, who used them, $17,000 on regular school expenses (The Spectrum August 25, 1939, p. 1).
In 1957, the Men's Residence Hall changed its name to Churchill Hall in honor of Omar O. Churchill who was a member of the School of Agriculture staff from 1904 to 1950. He served as dean of the School of Agriculture for two years and assisted President Shepperd with organizing the North Dakota Experimental Union (Beacon Across the Prairie, pp. 40, 52, 201).
In 2016/2017, Churchill underwent a complete renovation. The entire interior of the building was demolished and remodeled to provide: new building piping, fixtures, HVAC, heating and electrical systems; added ADA access; new egress windows to allow for lower-level living and community space; increased security features; privatized bathrooms; public kitchen; additional study rooms; and a large community space and recreational area.
