Sisterhood

History of Chi Omega

Chi Omega, founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas, is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the United States. The organization is forever committed to the founding purposes of friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuit, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development. With over 418,000 Initiates and 181 collegiate chapters Chi Omega has brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. We stress the importance of participation in activities outside of the sorority in order to ensure our members are well-rounded people who engage with others to develop outside interests in order to be exposed to different points of view. By contributing to the larger world we demonstrate the Chi Omega makes a difference in the lives of women.