The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life invites you to find belonging in one of many student groups and campus partners, make meaning out of the human experience, and join with people of religious, spiritual, or secular worldviews to make a difference in Ithaca and the world. Come see how we're turning our core objectives into a reality at IC, and how our values as an institution are being lived out through the tangible action our community is taking.
Our Mission
Student Life & Programs
Weekly Gatherings
Find yourself at home in Muller Chapel! See what gatherings are being held on a weekly basis by our partners and student groups.
Partners and Student Groups
Nurture your sense of belonging and learn more about the spiritual communities active at IC, or contact us to start your own!
Interfaith Initiatives
Explore the ways our office is expanding religious literacy and promoting interfaith collaboration at IC.
Share your religious, spiritual, non-religious worldview
If you are a student we invite you update your religious, spiritual, or non-religious preference so IC and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life can provide you with relevant resources. Even though you may have shared this information as part of the admission process, this is an opportunity to update your affiliation. Your responses are private, confidential, and never publicized. Please submit your response by Monday, August 23, 2021.
Recent News from ORSL
The world I want to co-create looks just and boundless. People are able to believe, live and love as they wish as long as they cause no harm to themselves or others.
Nijha Young, ‘23 and Uncommon Ground for the Common Good Fellow
Resources & Support
Religious Observance
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is here to ensure that religious accommodations are made available to each student.
Grief Resources
Explore resources and programs to help individuals process and make meaning out of an experience of grief.
Mindful IC
Through a variety of resources and events, IC Mindful is committed to providing you with the tools necessary to feel your best.
The COVID Vaccine and Religion
Curious about the COVID vaccine and its relationship to your religious practice? ORSL has compiled resources for spiritual and religious practitioners who are looking to protect themselves and navigate this new territory:
- Christians & the Vaccine: A set of responses to frequently asked questions from evangelical questions, including both written and video resources
- National religious organizations and leaders have made their support for vaccines clear: Review public statements from national religious leaders in support of the vaccine here
- Faith in the Vaccine: A National Playbook for Religious Communities Engaged in COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach & Education:
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: Open 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
*The Chapel is open for quiet meditation and study from 8 AM to 10 PM every day.
Accessible Entry
Our accessible entrance is located on the north side of Muller Chapel building, near pond on ground level.