Haas Chapel

Policy for Chapel Use

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is a multi-faith community and our policies and procedures honor the spirit of this diversity. Haas Chapel is a peaceful and beautiful space available to meet the needs of persons of all faith. It is a dedicated space that enhances the spiritual dimension of our academic community. The Chapel is reserved for religious events, other special events will be considered on a case by case basis. Activities held in the Chapel should at all times demonstrate the level of respect appropriate to this facility. 

Availability

Haas Chapel scheduling will be available through Meeting Room Manager.  Student organizations will need to reserve their requests through the Office of Student Activities. All approvals are subject to change or cancellation by Health Services in case of urgent need. Requests for additional use will be subject to availability and special approval.

The use of any room in the Chapel for personal income or profit will not be permitted.

All off campus requests will be directed through Events office and are subject to availability. 

Registration 

All student organizations must be registered with the Office of Student Activities. The purpose of the registration is to keep accurate records of the names of officers and to keep groups in closer contact with appropriate University offices. Reservation requests must be made through the Office of Student Activities. 

Meditation Room Policy 

The meditation rooms at the Haas Chapel are reserved for the hallowed spiritual practices of individuals and small groups at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

As a symbol of respect and hospitality for all the various spiritual traditions represented on our campus, there will be no permanent symbol within the Haas Chapel that is specific to only one faith tradition.

Activities held in the Haas Chapel should at all times demonstrate the level of respect appropriate to religious spaces. All food and beverage requests must be approved by Health Services. 

Weddings 

There is a $100 fee for all weddings sponsored by an ERAU faculty, staff or student.   Reservations must be made through the Events department. Proceeds will go to the campus ministry program at ERAU.

There is also $250 deposit for cleaning which will be refunded after the event if the Chapel is returned to its previous state.

If media services are required for the ceremony, there is an additional cost for their services at $15 an hour, as a technician must be onsite during the use of the technology.   

For external weddings, the cost will be as follows: $100 an hour or $500 for the day.  The rest of the fees are the same as the aforementioned.   
 

Memorial services for ERAU family will be given priority and there will be no charge to the family for the use of the facility. 
 

All reservations will be made through Meeting Room Manager. Health Services has the authority to accept or decline the reservation. 
 
 

Examples of a valid request:

All formal ceremonies and events

Any religious organization request for spiritual gatherings.

Meetings or gatherings will be a special request, endorsed by a campus council member with final approval by Health Services. 
 

Non valid request: 

Exercise groups

Classes

Routine or club meetings 

Non-valid requests:

  • Exercise Groups
  • Classes
  • Routine club meetings

Community Interfaith directory

Counseling Services feels that students require support in all areas of wellness as they study at our school. Students should continue to develop as a whole person, forming or reinforcing the basis of their social, cultural and spiritual values as they grow intellectually. Recognizing the value of this growth, the Counseling Services office offers support to students as they explore their faiths. This booklet is published to assist with their exploration.

Click on the following link to download the 'Community Interfaith Directory'.