History: The Order of Omega was founded at the University of Miami in the Fall of 1959. On February 9, 1967 (8 years later), a second chapter was chartered at the University of Southern Mississippi and the organization was started. Since that time, more than 300 campuses have been honored with the establishment of a chapter of the Order of Omega. At Jacksonville State University, the Gamma Epsilon chapter of the National Order of Omega was founded in 1979; however, was reestablished in 1991 after a few inactive years. Membership is limited to collegiate juniors and seniors (honorary members excluded), representing only 3% of the campus’ Greek population, making Order of Omega one of the highest honors a Greek member can receive.
Purpose of Order of Omega
· 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.
Requirements for Application:
1. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Student Life front desk no later than 4:30pm on Friday, December 5th, 2014.
2. Must have 60+ credits completed
3. Initiation costs are $75 and must be paid on or before initiation.
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
5. Significant leadership in the JSU community; fraternal and campus
6. Good standing with your fraternal organization.
*If chosen as a member of Order of Omega, Initiation will take place on Wednesday January 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the McCluer Chapel.
Applicant Information
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization: __________________________________________ Month & Year Initiated: __________________
Student ID #______________________ Major: _______________________________ Cumulative GPA:________
Expected Graduation Date:___________________________________ Completed Credit Hrs.: ____________
Email Address: _________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to your application. PRINT OR TYPE.
1. Please list any officer or chair positions held within your fraternal organization (include years/semesters). If title is vague, please provide a brief explanation of duties (specify executive office, appointed, or committee).
2. Please list any awards or achievements received within your organization or at JSU (academic and non-academic). If title is vague, please provide a brief explanation.
3. Please list any offices, participation, and/or involvement within IFC, NPHC, or Panhellenic.
4. Why are you applying to become a member of Order of Omega?
5. What has been your biggest accomplishment as a member of your fraternal organization and why?
6. Please list your work experience while taking classes at JSU (List place of business, position, months worked, and hours per week)