Omega Delta Sigma

Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ) is an American collegiate fraternity for veterans. Also known as ODS, it is a leadership and service-based co-ed fraternity.

Omega Delta Sigma
ΩΔΣ
Founded	1999; 26 years ago (1999) University of Florida
Type	Leadership and Service
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Emphasis	Military
Scope	National
Motto	Professional, Scholars, Warriors
Pillars	Selfless Service and Leadership
Colors	Blue,   Black, and   Silver
Symbol	American Flag
Philanthropy	LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Chapters	4 (active)
Headquarters	P.O. Box 903 State College, Pennsylvania 16804 United States
Website	www.ods.vet

History

Omega Delta Sigma was founded by Carlos A Espitia^[1] 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.^[2] Since its founding, the fraternity has established several chapters located across the United States.^[2]

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are blue, black, and silver. Its motto is "Professional, Scholars, Warriors".^[3] 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.^[4]

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.^[5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter	Founded	Institution	Location	Status	References
National Chapter	2009		State College, Pennsylvania	Active
Pennsylvania Alpha	2009	Pennsylvania State University	University Park, Pennsylvania	Active	[6][7][8]
Texas Beta		University of North Texas	Denton, Texas	Active
Kentucky Alpha		Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond, Kentucky	Active	[9]
Colorado Alpha	2024	University of Denver	Denver, Colorado	Active
Louisiana Alpha	March 14, 2018	University of New Orleans	New Orleans, Louisiana	Inactive	[10]
New Jersey Alpha	2015	William Paterson University	Wayne, New Jersey	Inactive
Illinois Alpha	2015	Illinois State University	Normal, Illinois	Inactive
Pennsylvania Delta	2015	Pennsylvania College of Technology	Williamsport, Pennsylvania	Inactive
Pennsylvania Gamma	2014	Penn State Lehigh Valley	Center Valley, Pennsylvania	Inactive
Pennsylvania Beta	2013	Penn State Altoona	Logan Township, Pennsylvania	Inactive
Ohio Beta	2012	University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, Ohio	Inactive
Massachusetts Alpha	2012	University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, Massachusetts	Inactive
California Alpha	March 8, 2012	California State University, Fresno	Fresno, California	Inactive	[11][a]
Virginia Alpha	February 20, 2012	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond, Virginia	Inactive	[12][b]
Nevada Alpha	February 2012	University of Nevada, Reno	Reno, Nevada	Inactive	[13][14]
Texas Alpha	2009	Texas A&M University–Kingsville	Kingsville, Texas	Inactive
Florida Beta	1999	Saint Leo University	St. Leo, Florida	Inactive
Florida Alpha	1999	University of Florida	Gainesville, Florida	Inactive

1. Chapter was established as a colony on January 7, 2011.
2. Chapter formed as a colony on March 9, 2011.

See also

• Professional fraternities and sororities
• Service fraternities and sororities