# 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.

## 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.
| Chapter | Founded | Institution | Location | Status |
| National Chapter | 2009 | | State College, Pennsylvania | Active |
| Pennsylvania Alpha | 2009 | Pennsylvania State University | University Park, Pennsylvania | Active |
| Texas Beta | | University of North Texas | Denton, Texas | Active |
| Kentucky Alpha | | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, Kentucky | Active |
| Colorado Alpha | 2024 | University of Denver | Denver, Colorado | Active |
| Louisiana Alpha | March 14, 2018 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana | Inactive |
| 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 |
| Virginia Alpha | February 20, 2012 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, Virginia | Inactive |
| Nevada Alpha | February 2012 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nevada | Inactive |
| 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 |
* ↑ Chapter was established as a colony on January 7, 2011.
* ↑ Chapter formed as a colony on March 9, 2011.