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About Ira Allen Chapel

Located on the University of Vermont’s Central Campus, Ira Allen Chapel is a historic secular chapel designed by the renowned firm McKim, Mead & White. With a seating capacity of up to 1,100, it serves as a versatile venue for commencements, lectures, cultural performances, and large campus gatherings. The interior is described as a large assembly hall featuring a Roman cross layout, making it a distinctive setting for events that require a blend of tradition and academic ambiance.

Whether you’re planning a campus event or attending as a guest, we’ve got you covered with practical details about seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Parking is available on campus, with ADA accessible spaces located behind Ira Allen Chapel in the Votey Lot. Visitor parking and ParkMobile options are available in campus lots. For those traveling from afar, UVM’s shuttle service and campus transit stops include Ira Allen Chapel during events, making getting to and from the venue straightforward. After your event, consider staying nearby at hotels such as Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown, Hotel Vermont, Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington, DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont, and Comfort Inn & Suites South Burlington. We’re here to connect you with reliable, nearby lodging and dining options to complete your visit.

Venue background: Ira Allen Chapel remains an active on-campus venue on the UVM campus, continuing to host commencements, lectures, and cultural performances in a historic setting crafted by McKim, Mead & White. If you’re organizing an event or attending one of the chapel’s programs, secure your seats early to ensure a smooth experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 1,000 to 1,100 seats (official references cite seating up to 1,100).
  • Address: 26 University Place, Burlington, VT 05405 (UVM Central Campus).
  • Venue type: Historic secular chapel on the UVM campus, designed by McKim, Mead & White; used for commencements, lectures, and large campus events.
  • Seating/layout: No public seating chart widely published; interior described as a large assembly hall; architectural plans note a Roman cross layout.
  • Parking: On-campus parking options exist with ADA accessible spaces behind Ira Allen Chapel in the Votey lot; visitor parking and ParkMobile spaces apply in campus lots.
  • Transit: UVM shuttle service and campus transit options include stops at Ira Allen Chapel during events.
  • Nearby hotels: Multiple hotels within a short drive of UVM (e.g., Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown; Hotel Vermont; Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington; DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont; Comfort Inn & Suites South Burlington).
  • Notable events hosted: Commencements, lectures, and cultural performances; large campus meetings and ceremonies continue to be held at Ira Allen Chapel.
  • Status: Not demolished or renamed; remains an active on-campus venue.