Chi Omega

Chi Omega
ΧΩ
FoundedApril 5, 1895 (1895-04-05)
University of Arkansas
TypeSocial
AffiliationNPC
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoSisters on purpose.
Member badge
Colors  Cardinal and   Straw
SymbolSkull and Crossbones
FlowerWhite Carnation
JewelPearl and Diamond
MascotOwl
PublicationThe Eleusis
PhilanthropyMake-A-Wish Foundation
Chapters181
Members400,000+ lifetime
Headquarters3395 Players Club Parkway
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
United States
Websitewww.chiomega.com

Chi Omega (ΧΩ, also known as ChiO) is an American women's collegiate fraternity. It was established in 1895 at the University of Arkansas. Chi Omega has 181 active collegiate chapters and approximately 240 alumnae chapters. Since its founding in 1895 at the University of Arkansas, the sorority has initiated over 355,000 members with more than 28,000 undergraduates added each year, making it the largest women's sorority organization by membership. It is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference.