About War Memorial Chapel

The War Memorial Chapel is located prominently on Drillfield Drive. The chapel is a tribute from alumni and friends to the sons of Virginia Tech who made the ultimate sacrifice in our nation’s wars.

This memorial is a shrine to fortify education with worship and inspiration. It was conceived as a central campus structure, giving visual evidence of the ethical standards that are traditional at Virginia Tech and are based upon the honor system. It is dedicated to those who gave their all; yet it is designed to inspire the living, especially Virginia Tech graduates of the future.

The chapel’s permanent features avoid creedal symbolism, yet the space easily accommodates events such as weddings, memorial services, initiations, military commissioning, departmental commencement ceremonies, concerts, religious services, and meetings.

The doors of the chapel remain unlocked Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until midnight and Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Whenever students, faculty, staff, or visitors need a calm, quiet place to get away from the everyday bustle of life--to meditate, to pray, to sit quietly--the War Memorial Chapel is here for their use.

Chapel Mission Statement

The chapel provides spaces and services that complement the mission of Student Centers and Activities, the Division of Student Affairs, and the University. The chapel achieves this by:

• Demonstrating an appreciation for diversity
• Providing gathering space for groups of all religious backgrounds
• Providing staff support and event coordination services to clients
• Promoting leadership development through student employment
• Celebrating and supporting the Virginia Tech Principles of Community

Contact Us

To make a reservation, a contract, or for more information, please contact the chapel office at:

Virginia Tech (0138)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6240
Fax: 540-231-5430
Email: chapel@vt.edu