Advisors for the group are Mrs. Ruby Moore, Dr. Nena Cross, and Dr. Peggy Ott. The students participate in a professional project and a fund raiser each year. As well as being eligible for the LSU Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarship award, members may apply for over twenty national scholarships and fellowships each year. Human ecology students become eligible for election to membership upon completion of the third semester or the fifth quarter of study. Excellence in academic work is a fundamental requirement for members and suggests an attitude of maturity and responsibility need for professional success.
Members show ability and potential in professional and community leadership.
A willingness to use professional talents to serve others identifies Phi U members. Members demonstrate character through personal integrity and professional attitudes. Phi Upsilon Omicron now has collegiate and alumni chapters throughout the United States with a total membership of over 65,000. This very active professional organization helps dietetics students learn more about their association, network with their professional organization, and achieve their goals for acceptance at the best internship locations in the United States. Members participate in fund raisers, learn leadership roles, interact with local and national professionals, and get important tips on how to achieve their aims.