Q. What are the advantages of joining Omega Psi Phi?
A. Omega Psi Phi does not seek members; quality men seek Omega Psi Phi. A man who successfully completes the membership selection process will immediately have access to a brotherhood of men who share similar ideals and aspirations. Those who seek admission will learn the history of the fraternity from a historical perspective, written test and personal accounts.

Successful applicants will have a strong presence at the college, university or graduate chapter where they gain admission, but he will also become a part of an international organization known worldwide.

Omega Psi Phi has more than 700 chapters with members engaged in various academic disciplines and professional endeavors.

Q. What is the policy on hazing?
A. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity does not condone hazing in any form.

The organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) are committed to nurturing the ideals of fraternalism and sisterhood in an atmosphere of responsibility and respect. We are also committed to upholding the dignity and self-respect of all persons seeking membership therein. Hazing is contrary to this commitment and is prohibited by the rules of each NPHC organization.

In 1990, the member organizations of the NPHC jointly agreed to disband pledging as a form of admission. At the dawn of a new millennium, we the members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council do hereby reaffirm our unequivocal opposition to hazing and those who seek to perpetuate it.

Q. Do you have to pay to become a member of Omega Psi Phi?
A. There is an application fee for men who seek consideration for membership. The dues are applied to local, district and national operating expenses. A portion of the collected dues are allocated for community service, social functions and nationally mandated projects.

Q. How much time is required?
A. Chapter members typically attend monthly meetings and participate in committee assignments. Beyond these obligations the time commitment that one chooses to invest in the organization is at their own discretion. The majority of members enjoy the comradeship and they are eager to participate in chapter functions, fellowship with the brotherhood and become officers and accept committee assignments.

Clearly, members will get out the fraternal association as much as they invest.

Q. I'm interested in becoming an Omega Man, how do I go about joining?
A. The first thing an interested man should do who seeks admission into Omega is to get acquainted with the men who are already members of Omega Psi Phi.

A candidate should inquire to an active member how the fraternity has served them, and also, how the active member has served Omega. Successful candidates should possess the principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. Community service should be an important element of the resume and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a character reference from an active member of Omega Psi Phi to sponsor the applicant's request for membership.

Undergraduate candidates must also meet academics standards set by the International organization and the academic institution where they are enrolled.

“So you want to be a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, “a Que,” an Omega Man?”

Psalms 37:23 states “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way.” Omega can be your chosen way of life if you choose - if you desire to be a cut above the rest!

The fraternity’s founders were men whose steps were ordered by the Lord because “Omega” is the conclusion or culmination of a successful journey that many men chose as a way of life.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is a professional organization of educated men with similar ideas and like attainments. The fraternity’s founders chose Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift as the cardinal principles that every prospective candidate must possess. Our fraternity’s motto is “Friendship Is Essential To The Soul” Since the birth of the organization, Omega has and will continue to impact the world in every profession and all walks of life.

Candidates must exhibit the qualities of the Fraternity’s Four Cardinal Principles:

Manhood – Being appropriate in character and marked by moral excellence, courage; bravery; and resolve.

Scholarship – Demonstrating an attitude toward education, learning and being informed by achieving or exceeding and maintaining the minimum educational requirements of the fraternity.

Perseverance – Exhibiting a “spirit” of brotherhood, togetherness, humility, cooperation, and a willingness to go an extra mile for the goal sought, as a responsible first-class citizen. This can be demonstrated by presenting obstacles overcome, awards received and honors issued.

Uplift – Sharing ones gifts with the community in the form verifiable aid, activism and leadership.

Eligibility

To be eligible for membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, a prospective candidate must:

Undergraduate:

Be enrolled as a current full-time student in an accredited four (4) year college that is in good standing

Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5(in a 4.0 system, or equivalent in a different system).

Have completed at least 36 semester credit hours in a standard semester system (Quarter system requires 56 credits).

Submit five (5) letters of recommendation, of which Two (2) from financial members of Omega Psi Phi chapter through which he is seeking membership and three (3) from members in good standing of the community.

Submit a Medical Consent and Release (Form 89) from a licensed physician taken within the last ninety (90) days. Parent/Guardian signature is required for candidates under 18 years of age.

Complete an Application for Membership – Form 9A

Sign and notarize all required documents

Turn the application in to your Membership Selection Process (MSP) Coordinator

Have verifiable school participation in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and campus organizations.

Graduate:

Must have minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University. Note: If the candidate graduated from a university, which has an active chapter of Omega Psi Phi, they must wait 48 months after graduation before applying for membership.

Must provide at least five (5) letters of recommendation. Two (2) from financial members of Omega Psi Phi chapter through which he is seeking membership and three (3) from members in good standing of the community.

Must be sponsored by a member of the Chapter to which he is applying through the submission of a Nomination Form.

Must have verifiable community participation and activism, church involvement, and leadership experience.

Selection Process:

· Because the fraternity emphasizes the selection of men of the highest caliber, you will be interviewed by the local Membership Selection Team. The Membership Selection Team will notify you of the results of your application for candidacy after all interviews have been conducted.

Additionally, the fraternity will perform a criminal background check to ensure that we are selecting men that are of the highest integrity. Note: submission to polygraph may also be required

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. takes pride in fulfilling it’s commitment to service, humanity, and to our mandated programs.