Hendricks Chapel sponsors over 2,000 programs for more than 1.1 million annual attendees. To align with the distinctive and historic purpose of the chapel, and to facilitate our growth in student participation over recent years, for space reservations at Hendricks Chapel we prioritize the programs and services of our Syracuse University chaplaincies and associated religious and spiritual life groups.
We frequently receive space reservation requests from campus partners, community organizations, and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) of Syracuse University not directly associated with Hendricks Chapel. Upon receiving such requests, the Office of the Dean – in partnership with the Chaplains Council – review the requests on a case-by-case basis.
On a limited basis we accept space reservation requests from campus partners, community organizations, and Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) of Syracuse University not directly associated with Hendricks Chapel. Examples of recently accepted requests include: weddings and funerals, sacred music performances, Syracuse University-wide programs and services, and Syracuse University school and college convocations and ceremonies. Examples of recently declined requests include: religious and spiritual programs and services led by groups not associated with Hendricks Chapel, commercial trade shows or product launches, sporting events, gaming or gambling, food and drink related programs, political action and advocacy rallies, social parties, and comedy shows. When space reservation requests are declined, we offer to assist the respective applicants with discerning an alternative location.
As the spiritual heart of Syracuse University, our mission at Hendricks Chapel is to lead in service to our common good as a student-centered global home for religious, spiritual, moral and ethical life. We reserve the right to accept or decline reservation requests, as well as postpone or cancel any reserved programs or services that may be deemed as not fitting for the mission of Hendricks Chapel.
Reservation Process
The Office of the Dean, in partnership with the Chaplains Council, reviews and manages all requests for space at Hendricks Chapel. We aim to respond to all requests within three (3) business days.
Step One: Assess
Please read our statement above and review our fees.
Step Two: Inquire
Submit an Event Request Form HERE or below. Note: Your event is not reserved until you receive a confirmation e-mail detailing your reservation.
Step Three: Plan
Work with the Chapel team to determine the specific accessible, technical, and set up needs for your event or program. University polices may require various procedures and protocols such as CART or ASL, Fire Safety, or DPS to be present.
If you are having trouble with the form above, please use this link to access the same web-based form or email Alex Snow at adsnow@syr.edu.