Alumni Chapel

Nestled upon the rolling, park-like lawns that slope gently down to the Red Cedar River, stands the picturesque Michigan State University Alumni Memorial Chapel. Thousands of MSU students and alumni have chosen the chapel for their wedding ceremonies since its dedication over fifty years ago. Its simple elegance, soaring timbered ceilings, mellow floor tiles, beautiful stained glass windows and the Old-World charm of its English Tudor styling are the reasons that many travel from around the world to celebrate weddings, baptisms and memorials at their alma mater.

The chapel accommodates all faiths, and each ceremony is treated with the same care and reverence. This commitment to excellence has made countless weddings at the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel unique and successful.

MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel comfortably seats 190 people. The chancel with its pipe organ, pulpit, choir benches and altar provides a setting appropriate for worship of any faith. The altar, a simple rectangle, was designed after the chaplain’s combination altars of World War II; accessories for various types of worship are available on site.

Your association with Michigan State University allows you the special opportunity to use the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel. Only MSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and their immediate family members may reserve the chapel for a wide variety of ceremonies.

Chapel Amenities

Seating | The chapel comfortably seats 190 people. There are seventeen pews with a center aisle in the nave and six pews in the choir loft. The chapel is wheelchair accessible by an exterior ramp. Seating is on the first floor with front pew seating modifications.

Bride’s Room | The room has a mirror, make-up table, clothes hooks and seating, providing a tranquil spot for dressing and relaxing before your wedding. There is also a connecting door to the women’s restroom for your convenience.

Groom’s Room | A mirror, closet and comfortable seating provide a quiet place to relax before your ceremony.

Altar Area | Consists of a Pel Pipe organ, piano, aveu organ and two pulpits with lighting and microphones. Dimmable lighting is available in the nave.

Accessories | Available for your use during your ceremony are one three-tier candelabra, two wrought iron seven-tier candelabras, two brass altar candle holders, a wrought iron kneeling bench and bud vases. If candles and aisle runners are desired, they should be purchased from the Chapel Sexton to assure all fire and safety codes are met.

Parking | Limited meter parking is available adjacent to the chapel. Located directly across from the chapel is a parking lot that is open to the public weekdays after 5:00 pm and on weekends.

Reserving the Chapel

Couple your ceremony with a reception at the MSU Union, and enjoy an exclusive room discount of $200. The MSU Union Sales Office will schedule your rehearsal at the time the chapel reservation is made. They are typically held the evening prior to your wedding at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm or 8:30 pm. Other times may be arranged.

If a change or adjustment in time is needed after scheduling your rehearsal, this must be approved in advance by the Chapel Sexton.

In order to insure a smooth, successful event, wedding parties will have access to the chapel only during their specific time block. This should include all delivery and removal of any services, including floral. Also, all video and photographic services must take place within your exclusive time period.

To reserve the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel, please call the MSU Union Sales Office 517-355-3464.

Available service times:

Saturday
9 am – Noon, 2 pm – 5 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm

Sunday
1 pm – 4 pm and 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Other times may be available with prior special arrangements made through the MSU Union Sales Office.