Fraternity Motto
“Friendship is essential to the soul.”
Cardinal Principles
The four Cardinal Principles of Omega are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. These principles serve as guiding values for members of Omega Psi Phi, shaping their character, academic pursuits, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Fraternity Mission
The purpose of the Fraternity shall be to bring about a union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in order to:
- Stimulate the attainment of ideals and ambitions of its members;
- Disseminate and inculcate those ideals among those with whom its member come in contact;
- Cooperate with the schools where its chapters may be located in fostering these ideals;
- Occupy a progressive, helpful and constructive place in the civic and political life, domestically, and internationally;
- Prepare its members for greater usefulness in causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; and,
- Aid down-trodden humanity in its effort to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
International Mandated Programs
Observed each November and is designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week.
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to historically black college and universities in furtherance of Omega’s commitment to provide philanthropic support.
Every level of the Fraternity, particularly at the chapter level, is asked to play an active role in support of the partnership by actively engaging in the promotion of the Fraternity’s Fatherhood Mentoring initiative.
Chapters facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles Drew Blood Drive and partnership with the American Diabetes Association.
March 12th of each year chapters conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have entered into Omega Chapter.
Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life Membership at Large in the NAACP. All members of the fraternity are encouraged to join the NAACP.
A concerted effort at the international, district and local levels to retain active brothers and return inactive brothers to full participatory status.
Promotes academic excellence among the undergraduate members. Graduate chapters provide financial assistance to student members and non-members.
Chapters participate in activities that will uplift their communities. Some of the activities include: voter registration, Assault on Illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for charitable organizations.
The Fraternity’s STEM initiatives are designed to get students across the world excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts. Winners are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships.
Chapters facilitate and participate in activities that uplift their communities through the power of the vote.