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About McGaw Chapel
McGaw Chapel is the on-campus chapel/auditorium at The College of Wooster, used for worship, concerts, and arts events. Located in Wooster, Ohio, this versatile venue has hosted a broad range of performances, from the annual Celebration of the Arts to fall arts programs. While public seating charts aren’t widely published, the space accommodates a significant audience and is managed to ensure safe occupancy in coordination with campus guidelines. Whether you’re attending a worship service, a concert, or an arts event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Below you’ll find seating considerations, parking options, transport suggestions, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth day or evening in Wooster.
Parking is available on campus in designated lots, with guidance coordinated through Wooster campus parking information. For transportation, WayGo Wooster-Wayne Community Transit began operating in 2025, offering hourly route loops and curb-to-curb rides. Typical hours are 7am–8pm on weekdays and 10am–6pm Saturdays, with a fare of the best available price (free for seniors and disabled riders). If you’re driving, secure your seats and allow extra time for campus traffic on event days. For lodging and dining, a selection of nearby hotels and restaurants can enhance your visit. While there have been discussions about major renovations or demolition of McGaw Chapel, the venue remains active for events through 2025–2026, and continuing to host notable performances during Homecoming and fall arts seasons.
Secure your seats with us—we’ve got you covered with clear, straightforward options and reliable access to nearby amenities to make your Wooster experience seamless.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: on-campus chapel/auditorium at The College of Wooster (used for worship, concerts and arts events).
- Address: commonly listed as 340 E University St, Wooster, OH 44691; Box Office listings also show 1 East University St as an address.
- Capacity: current official capacity is not publicly posted; historical notes indicate occupancy limits were lowered by the Wooster Fire Department in 1980.
- Seating chart: public seating charts are not widely posted; ticketing sites may show generic seating maps.
- Parking: campus parking is available in on-campus lots; nearby parking guidance is referenced by Westminster’s and Wooster campus parking information.
- Transit: WayGo Wooster-Wayne Community Transit launched in 2025 with fixed routes (hourly loops) and curb-to-curb rides; typical hours 7am–8pm weekdays, 10am–6pm Saturdays; fare $1 (free for seniors/disabled); dispatch 330-800-5210.
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Suites Wooster near University Campus (965 Dover Rd), The Wooster Inn (801 East Wayne Ave), Best Western (243 E Liberty St), Hilton Garden Inn Wooster (959 Dover Rd), Rodeway Inn (2055 Lincoln Way E).
- Notable events hosted: annual Celebration of the Arts concert during Homecoming; broader fall arts events repeatedly listed as taking place at McGaw Chapel.
- Renovation/demolition status: in 2023, College leadership discussed possible demolition or major renovation; as of 2025–2026, the chapel continues to be used for events.