Omega Delta Sigma () is an American collegiate fraternity for veterans. Also known as ODS, it is a leadership and service-based co-ed fraternity.
History Omega Delta Sigma was founded by Carlos A Espitia at the University of Florida in 1999 as a way for veterans to come together, share experiences, and meet other veterans.
Omega Delta Sigma helps with the transition from military to college life, creates a network of contacts, and offers support and services to veterans. Since its founding, the fraternity has established several chapters located across the United States.
Symbols The fraternity's colors are blue, black, and silver. Its motto is "Professional, Scholars, Warriors". Its pillars are "Selflessness, Service, and Leadership". Its symbol is the American Flag.
Membership Potential members must be enrolled in a college or university with a chapter, have a GPA of 2.5, and must be a Veteran of or a currently serving member of the United States Armed Forces Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. Veterans must have a discharge other than dishonorable.
Philanthropy Omega Delta Sigma donates to the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Support the Troops, and Toys for Tots. Each chapter is encouraged to support local charitable organizations as well.
Chapters Following is a list of Omega Delta Sigma chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics. ChapterFoundedInstitutionLocationStatusReferencesNational Chapter2009State College, PennsylvaniaActivePennsylvania Alpha2009Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PennsylvaniaActiveTexas BetaUniversity of North TexasDenton, TexasActiveKentucky AlphaEastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KentuckyActiveColorado Alpha2024University of DenverDenver, ColoradoActiveLouisiana AlphaUniversity of New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaInactiveNew Jersey Alpha2015William Paterson UniversityWayne, New JerseyInactiveIllinois Alpha2015Illinois State UniversityNormal, IllinoisInactivePennsylvania Delta2015Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PennsylvaniaInactivePennsylvania Gamma2014Penn State Lehigh ValleyCenter Valley, PennsylvaniaInactivePennsylvania Beta2013Penn State AltoonaLogan Township, PennsylvaniaInactiveOhio Beta2012University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OhioInactiveMassachusetts Alpha2012University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MassachusettsInactiveCalifornia AlphaCalifornia State University, FresnoFresno, CaliforniaInactiveVirginia AlphaFebruary 20, 2012Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VirginiaInactiveNevada AlphaUniversity of Nevada, RenoReno, NevadaInactiveTexas Alpha2009Texas A&M University–KingsvilleKingsville, TexasInactiveFlorida Beta1999Saint Leo UniversitySt. Leo, FloridaInactiveFlorida Alpha1999University of FloridaGainesville, FloridaInactive
See also Professional fraternities and sororities Service fraternities and sororities
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