Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of the fraternity and sorority community. Order of Omega recognizes members who have completed one full academic year of enrollment at their university, and exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organization and within the fraternity and sorority, campus, and local community. Members are selected from the top 5% of an institution’s fraternity & sorority community. To date, over 500 chapters have been chartered throughout North America, each sharing the common goal of recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their institution.
How to Join
At the beginning of each semester, Order of Omega opens its application to the top 5% of students in the fraternity and sorority community.
Applications for Fall 2024 are open Friday, August 30, 2024 – Friday, September 27, 2024. Tapping will be announced mid-October and selected members will be initiated mid-November.
At any time, you may also recommend someone for Order of Omega. If you know someone in the fraternity and sorority community who would be a strong candidate for membership, please consider submitting a recommendation form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Provided below are questions frequently asked by prospective members of Order of Omega. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to orderofomegacsu.president@gmail.com.
What is the time commitment of members of Order of Omega?
There is a time commitment for members of Order of Omega. Below are the requirements for involvement:
- Attend general body meetings once a month (total of 3 each semester)
- Complete 3 service events or 10 hours of service outside of your involvement with your chapter
In order to receive your graduation cord, you must attend all meetings and complete your service hours. Order of Omega intentionally creates opportunities to receive service hours/event credit, though you are welcome and encouraged to seek out your own opportunities. Service opportunities completed outside of Order of Omega must be submitted via the Alternative Event Application to receive credit.
How much does it cost to join Order of Omega?
Order of Omega collects one-time lifetime membership dues in the amount of $79. New members are expected to pay their dues at the time of initiation.
Of the one-time dues, $63 go to Order of Omega Headquarters for a pin, certificate, and lifetime membership dues. The remaining $16 are used to purchase your graduation cord.
What are the benefits to membership?
As a leadership honor society that values excellence in scholarship and service as well, Order of Omega provides an opportunity for members to continue developing themselves. Order of Omega hosts workshops to help members prepare for their career after college, connects members to resources both on campus and in the community, and strives to partner with organizations on campus to uphold our values of leadership, scholarship, and service.
Additionally, Order of Omega is a nationally known honor society for fraternity and sorority members, which provides a unique networking opportunity, undergraduate scholarships, and graduate fellowships.
Scholarships and Awards received by members of the Epsilon Delta Chapter at CSU:
- Hunter Leyendecker, Kappa Alpha Theta
- Dr. Kent L. Gardner Scholarship 2024 Recipient
- Ahjina Hopkins, Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- 2023 Outstanding Order of Omega Advisor Award Recipient
Learn more by visiting the national Order of Omega website.
Executive Board
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Lila Clabough | President | orderofomegacsu.president@gmail.com |
| Kaylee Mellaneo | Vice President | orderofomegacsu.vicepresident@gmail.com |
| Owen Harrison | Treasurer | orderofomegacsu.treasurer@gmail.com |
| Rylee Martinez | Secretary | orderofomegacsu.secretary@gmail.com |
Applications for the 2025 – 2026 Executive Board will open in Spring 2025. Please view the 2024 OoO Election Information Flyer & Position Descriptions for additional information.
Please click here to apply.
Governing Policies & Documents
Governing Policies:
Constitution and Bylaws