Order of Omega

Order of Omega Application Fall 2016 Applicant Information Applications are due on Friday, October 14, 2016 by 4 PM to the Office of Student Life

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 4:00pm on Friday, October 14th, 2016. 2. Must have 60+ credits completed 3. Initiation costs are $75 and must be paid on or before October 24, 2016. 4. Cumulative GPA of 3.02 or above according to the Spring 2016 Grade Report 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, November 9, 2016 at 4PM in the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium. Order of Omega Application Fall 2016 Applicant Information Applications are due on Friday, October 14, 2016 by 4 PM to the Office of Student Life

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)