WELCOME TO CAROLINA.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to Chapel Hill this Spring for the 2026 National High School Ethics Bowl. Here you’ll find relevant travel information on Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), local ground transportation, and recommended hotel accommodations with negotiated event rates. If at any point you have questions, concerns, or could use a little extra help with your travel arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact NHSEB HQ.
GETTING TO CHAPEL HILL
If your team is flying to the Research Triangle area, your destination will be Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is a convenient 15 miles (about 25 minutes by car) from UNC’s Chapel Hill campus. For transportation between RDU and UNC, as well as around town while you’re here, many convenient options are available. You can take a shuttle, bus, or a ride sharing service (Uber, Lyft, and ZipCar are readily available).
Accommodations
HYatt At SOuthern VIllage
Nice, modern, off-campus accommodation. Regular buses on the NS line run to campus throughout the day.
Courtyard at the Friday Center
Next to the Friday Conference Center, offering state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events in Chapel Hill.
Hampton Inn, Chapel Hill
A great option for an affordable stay, just a short drive from UNC’s campus and RDU Airport
Hampton Inn, Carrboro
Within walking distance to campus, the Hampton Inn Carrboro offers a clean and affordable stay.
Graduate, Chapel Hill
This upscale, sports-themed hotel’s Franklin street location is a 10 minute walk to UNC’s campus.
Sheraton, Chapel Hill
Newly renovated, the Sheraton offers a freshly redesigned take on Chapel Hill.
AC Chapel Hill DOWNTOWN
This contemporary hotel is just a block away from Franklin Street and UNC’s campus.
The Rizzo Center
Home to UNC’s Executive Development programs, the Rizzo Center is just minutes away from UNC’s campus.
THE Carolina Inn at UNC
Located right on campus, this luxury colonial hotel offers amenities like afternoon tea and a renowned restaurant.
ON
CAMPUS
All orientation events on Friday, April 10th will be held on and around UNC campus, please visit the 2026 National Championship schedule page for exact event locations. Starting Saturday morning, April 11th and running through Sunday evening, April 12th, the 2026 NHSEB National Championship will be held on Duke University’s East Campus in the Friedl Building, the Classroom Building and the East Duke Building.
The spring is a bustling time on both UNC and Duke University’s campus, and parking is limited, so we recommend that teams arrive on campus via drop-off wherever possible. That said, the Parr Center has reserved the Epworth Residence Hall Parking lot (off N. Buchanan Blvd) for our Participants and Volunteers during the event, for both Saturday and Sunday.
Additional campus parking information for UNC Chapel Hill can be found here. Additional campus parking information for Duke University can be found here. Because the NHSEB will be one of many events on campus during the weekend, we highly recommend allowing ample time to navigate parking and walking to the designated event buildings.
