Established in DeKalb in 1997, Omega Delta has prided itself on promoting multiculturalism and professionalism around campus with a strong emphasis on brotherhood.  Our goal is to help members go through a "final change", preparing them to become succesful individuals not only socially, but also academically, and eventually professionally.

Omega Delta is nicknamed "OhDeez" and has its house in the middle of Greek Row on 835 Greenbrier Rd.  There are about 30 members from several different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.  

Established in 1997, Omega Delta has been on the forefront of promoting professional and self development since our founding and continue to lead in that area.

The history of Omega Delta is one of change. During the fall semester of 1996 a group of close friends admired the brotherhood and camaraderie that a fraternal organization offered, so after long debates they decided to join one together. A companion of those individuals was already a member of a Greek organization from UIUC and asked the men to unite with him and become part of his fraternity. Unfortunately during the pledging process each of the men felt that there was something missing and thought that they might have made the wrong decision. This organization like most smaller fraternities was ethnically oriented and segregated from the larger Greek system. It was then that the men decided that a fraternity whose brotherhood was open to everyone was needed. An organization that welcomed positive people from all walks of alike.

Having no real Greek experience the individuals sought the help of their Greek affiliated companion. Having heard the group’s ideas he decided he too would take part in the creation of this new and cutting edge organization. After the recruitment of several key individuals, the Founding Fathers of the organization, who would embark on this mission to establish a professional and social fraternity, were in place. After a long and intensive semester of meetings, retreats and Murphy sessions the ideals of Omega Delta were born.

During the winter break, the seventeen men journeyed to Shelbyville, Illinois for a week of preparation, bonding and of change. It was during this retreat that on January 19, 1997 the men finally came together to officially for Omega Delta. The name’s literal translation from Greek means “final change”, and this was indeed the final change for the founding members of the fraternity. It was this change that would promote them to professional excellence and social responsibility. A change that promoted cultural awareness and would open doors instead of closing them.

The achievement of intellectual excellence is an enduring object of a members life. Men of Principle and Leadership calls for the implementation of a comprehensive program of mentoring and incentives which will foster academic excellence. Men of Principle and Leadership sets specific annual chapter goals which relate to the all-men's GPA and the all-fraternity GPA. Perhaps of greater importance, commitment to the cultivation of the intellect in broader terms requires that the life style or culture of the chapter encourage and support academic achievement.

Being Men of Principle and Leadership requires members to live by the highest standards of social conduct.