Membership
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.
To be eligible for membership in Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, a prospective candidate MUST:
For those seeking membership into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., through Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, it is highly encourage, but NOT required, that you participate in the chapters community service programs such as:
NOTE: These community service programs are NOT a weekly event. Therefore, please continue to visit the chapters website's EVENTS OF THE MONTH for dates. This is the best way for those interested to meet Brothers in the chapter. Meetings on the chapter's website are for Fraternity Members ONLY! All other activities are open to the public.
SELECTION PROCESS:
IF you are selected as a candidate for membership through Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, 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 its commitment to service, humanity, and to our mandated programs.
We Don't Accept Applications....ONLY COMMITMENTS!
MEMBERS VERSUS MEN
"The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood. Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm. Men, real men of Omega calibre, strive for that which is most difficult of attainment. Keep Omega the most difficult Greek letter Society in which to obtain membership and be assured that Omega material will never be found lacking."
Walter Herbert Mazyck (Alpha 1913), the Oracle, 1925
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.
To be eligible for membership in Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, a prospective candidate MUST:
- 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 Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, which he is seeking membership and three (3) from members in good standing of the community.
- Must be sponsored by a FINANCIAL member of Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter.
- Must have verifiable community participation and activism, church involvement, and leadership experience.
For those seeking membership into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., through Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, it is highly encourage, but NOT required, that you participate in the chapters community service programs such as:
- Mentoring Project
- Voter Registration
- Feeding Program
NOTE: These community service programs are NOT a weekly event. Therefore, please continue to visit the chapters website's EVENTS OF THE MONTH for dates. This is the best way for those interested to meet Brothers in the chapter. Meetings on the chapter's website are for Fraternity Members ONLY! All other activities are open to the public.
SELECTION PROCESS:
IF you are selected as a candidate for membership through Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter, 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 its commitment to service, humanity, and to our mandated programs.
We Don't Accept Applications....ONLY COMMITMENTS!
MEMBERS VERSUS MEN
"The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood. Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm. Men, real men of Omega calibre, strive for that which is most difficult of attainment. Keep Omega the most difficult Greek letter Society in which to obtain membership and be assured that Omega material will never be found lacking."
Walter Herbert Mazyck (Alpha 1913), the Oracle, 1925