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Campus Reservations and Events

Samuel J. Cadden Chapel

Exterior front of the Samuel J. Cadden Chapel on a bright and sunny day

Welcome

The Samuel J. Cadden Chapel offers an opportunity for Clemson University students, faculty/staff and community members to engage in prayer, expressions of faith, cultural activities, recitals, memorial services, weddings, and other special events.

Learn More About Samuel J. Cadden's Story and the History of the Chapel

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Open Door Hours

Prayer and other expressions of faith are encoraged during Open Door Hours. The Assembly Room offers pews and prayer nooks. The lower Garden Level offers two prayer rooms and an open gallery room. Restrooms are also located on the Garden Level.

  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Home Football Gamedays: Open for 4-hour before kickoff (assembly level only)

RESERVING THE CHAPEL

The chapel may be reserved for faith-based and cultural activities that include organizational gatherings, services, special events, recitals ensemble performances, funerals, memorial services, and tours.

We accept reservations up to one-year in advance. Please note, reservations are not available during home football games and Clemson University breaks and holidays.

Please contact us with any questions.

Reservable Hours

  • Reservations may be made outside of Open Door Hours times.
  • Visit our weddings page to learn more about reserving the Samuel J. Cadden Chapel for your wedding.

CHAPEL AMENITIES & CAMPUS RESOURCES

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  • First Floor (Assembly & Lobby)

    Lobby

    • Story of Samuel J. Cadden
    • Elevator

    Assembly Room

    • Pew seating for up to 140 guests (approximately 120 comfortably)
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
    • (2) Prayer nooks with bench

    Assembly Room Audio Visual

    • Projector and screen
    • (2) Wireless microphones
    • (4) Wired microphones
    • HDMI input
    • Piano (additional fees apply)
    • Retractable shades for the south and west sides of the Assembly Room
  • Garden Level (Gallery & Lower Level)

    Cadden and Sigma Chi Prayer Rooms

    • Soft furniture
    • Tables
    • Open space

    Gallery Room

    • (2) TVs
    • HDMI Input
    • Open space

    Restrooms

    • (3) Individual restrooms
    • (1) Changing station

    Access to the Johnson Family Memorial Garden

  • Chapel Inventory (Additional Fees May Apply)
    • Piano
    • 6ft. rectangular tables
    • 8ft. rectangular tables
    • Cocktail tables
    • Foldable garden chairs
    • Podium
    • Pipe and drape
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