Omega Psi Phi · Sigma Omega Chapter · Chicago
Brotherhood.
With purpose.
Membership is a commitment to who we are, what we stand for, and how we serve. Find your next step with Sigma Omega.
Membership at Sigma Omega
Different paths.
One brotherhood.
Exploring Omega for the first time, returning to active participation, or looking for a chapter home in Chicago? Start here.
Graduate membership interest
Let purpose lead.
Learn about our chapter’s work and the Fraternity’s expectations. Contact Sigma Omega for information about membership opportunities and the authorized Membership Selection Process.
Send a membership inquiry ↗- Explore our Cardinal Principles and community programs.
- Connect with the chapter about eligibility and the availability of an authorized process.
- Follow the Fraternity’s official instructions and the guidance of the chapter’s designated officers.
Graduate membership interest
Graduate candidate requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Graduates of universities with active Omega chapters must wait 48 months before applying.
- The waiting period is waived for qualifying legacies whose father or grandfather is a financial member.
- Sign and notarize the Form 9A-21 acknowledgment and indemnification agreement.
- Provide a recommendation from a community member in good standing.
- Supply a physician’s medical consent and release completed within 90 days.
- Submit the membership application online.
- Obtain a nomination from two MSP-qualified members of the chapter receiving the application.
- Document community activism, church involvement, and leadership experience.
An investment in the brotherhood
Financial Commitment
Members contribute time, talent, and financial support to sustain Omega’s scholarships, leadership development, and student essay competition.
International Headquarters Dues
International financial support helps continue the Fraternity’s work and opportunities for future generations.
Chapter, State and District Dues
Additional chapter and district assessments apply. Discuss the applicable costs with your sponsor and chapter officers.
* Contact Sigma Omega for current amounts.
The foundation of an Omega man
Principles lived.
Every day.
Our four Cardinal Principles connect personal character to a larger responsibility: strengthening the communities around us.
Manhood
Character that earns trust. Integrity that guides action.
Scholarship
A commitment to learning, inquiry, and continued growth.
Perseverance
Purpose sustained through challenges and shared responsibility.
Uplift
Giving time, ability, and leadership in service to others.
Before you connect
A clear next step.
What does graduate membership involve?
Graduate candidates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and demonstrate community involvement and leadership. The official process includes required sponsorship, documentation, and review. The chapter can help you understand the current requirements that apply to you.
Is Sigma Omega currently conducting intake?
Contact the chapter for current opportunities and any authorized schedule. This page is an invitation to inquire; it does not announce an open intake period.
How do I return to active membership?
Reclamation and retention support brothers in returning to full participation. Tell us your initiation chapter and year, your last active chapter, and how to reach you. Our Keeper of Records & Seal, Bro. Bilal Ali, can guide the next steps with the appropriate chapter officers.
Can I transfer from another chapter?
Brothers seeking a chapter home in Chicago are welcome to connect with Sigma Omega. Share your current or most recent chapter and ask about the transfer process, financial standing, and chapter participation.
Where can I learn about costs and obligations?
Ask the chapter about current chapter, district, and international financial obligations, along with expectations for service and participation. Amounts and requirements should be confirmed directly before you proceed.
What should I include in my first message?
Tell us whether you are exploring membership, returning, or transferring, and briefly explain your interest. Existing brothers may include their initiation chapter and year. The chapter will provide guidance on any formal documentation later in the process.