Omega Delta Sigma

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Omega Delta Sigma (Script error: No such module "Lang".) 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[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 Template:DTS 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 Template:DTS California State University, Fresno Fresno, California Inactive [11]Template:Efn
Virginia Alpha February 20, 2012 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia Inactive [12]Template:Efn
Nevada Alpha Template:DTS 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

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See also

References

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External links

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