Chi Omega

It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas. Four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind more than 400,000+ women! This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities, and social enrichment.

Here at the Xi Theta Chapter at South Dakota State University, we have the privilege of being part of an incredible Greek community. Our chapter was founded on April 15, 1967 — we're celebrating 57 years at SDSU! Over the past 57 years, we have had the honor of calling over 1,000+ SDSU women sisters and of being part of the largest women's organization in the world!