The National Order of Omega Fraternity Men and Women Founded: at the University of Miami in the fall of 1959 by a group of fraternity men, who felt that individuals in the Greek community should be recognized for their service to the fraternity system and the University. Number of Active Chapters: 300+ Total Membership: Publications:

PURPOSE: To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment; To bring together outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs. To bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness; To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for membership in The Order of Omega, a student shall meet the following minimum requirements: a. One full academic year of residence in the institution where elected. b. Junior or Senior (undergraduate) standing. c. Rank academically above the all-Greek system average (combined fraternity and sorority). If the all-Greek average is less than the minimum requirement for graduation, that chapter shall be denied initiation privileges until such time as it has maintained this minimum academic requirement. d. Be in good standing with the fraternal organization. . OFFICIAL CONTACT: