Chi Alpha Omega | |
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ΧΑΩ | |
Founded | April 1, 1987 East Carolina University |
Type | Religious |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Christian |
Scope | Regional |
Colors | Purple and Gold |
Chapters | 9 |
Headquarters | , North Carolina United States |
Website | Official website |
Chi Alpha Omega (ΧΑΩ) is an American coeducational Christian fraternity founded in 1987 at East Carolina University. It is composed of seven chapters in North Carolina, one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.
On April 1, 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by sixteen students at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. [1] [2] Chi Alpha Omega was established "to assemble Christian students in a Christ-centered brotherhood in order to enjoy Christian fellowship, service, accountability, and social activities". [3]
The original group became Alpha chapter and was co-educational Christian fraternity. [3] [2] Beta chapter was founded by a member who transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1988. [1] The fraternity's growth continued with the addition of the Gamma chapter at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in August 1994. [1]
In the spring of 1995, Beta chapter at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization. [1] Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made. [1] In the spring of 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a new constitution that all chapters ratified. [1]
In 1998, the Beta chapter at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega. [3] This sorority is the second largest Christian sorority in the nation and is called Sigma Alpha Omega. [3]
In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reestablished. [1]
The fraternities colors are purple and gold. Pledges are required to carry bricks that are inscribed with verses from the Bible. [2]
Chapters hold weekly Bible study and alcohol-free parties. [2]
Following is a list of Chi Alpha Omega chapters. [4] [1]
Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | References |
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Alpha | April 1, 1987 – 1995; 2005 | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina | Active | |
Beta | Spring 1988 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Active | |
Gamma | August 26, 1994 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Active | |
Delta | Spring 2002 | Appalachian State University | Boone, North Carolina | Active | |
Epsilon | Fall 2003 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, North Carolina | Active | |
Zeta | Fall 2005 | Lander University | Greenwood, South Carolina | Active | |
Eta | Spring 2006 | Campbell University | Buies Creek, North Carolina | Active | |
Theta | Spring 2007 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, North Carolina | Active | |
Iota | Fall 2007 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, Georgia | Active |
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