Order of Omega

History

Founded in 1959 at the University of Miami (FL), Order of Omega is the premier honor organization for fraternity and sorority leaders. Order of Omega’s goal is to recognize undergraduate fraternity and sorority leaders at our collegiate chapters in the United States, Canada, and The Bahamas. Undergraduate students, who belong to a recognized fraternity/sorority and who exemplify high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organization and within the fraternity/sorority community, are selected for membership by the local collegiate chapter.

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Local History

The Zeta Eta chapter was founded at Northern Illinois University in 1985. The chapter has initiated over 500 members and continues to grow. After a short stint away, the chapter has been reestablished in spring 2025, marking the chapter’s 40^th anniversary since chartering.

Purpose of Order of Omega

The purpose of Order of Omega shall be threefold:

First, to recognize those students who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-collegiate social fraternities or sororities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.

Second, to bring together the most representative collegiate social fraternity or sorority members, and to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs.

Third, to bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution’s collegiate social fraternities or sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and cooperation.

Membership

Membership in Order of Omega is open to members of all councils. Honor and celebrate all our leaders in IFC, MGC, NPHC, and PHA. Recruitment and selection happens once per semester.

Eligibility

Undergraduate with a sophomore, junior, or senior standing.
Be in good standing with your chapter.
Enrolled student at Northern Illinois University.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership, scholarship, service, and NIU FSL values.