Since 1895, six purposes have guided the direction of every chapter.  As Chi Omegas, we find that our Ritual and the Six Purposes serve as a guide in our pursuit of happiness and a balanced life.  Today, they are still valid as these intelligently interpreted purposes help to preserve and enhance the best values of American culture.  Those six purposes are...

♦Friendship♦

     A primary purpose of Chi Omega is the friendship shared by its members. This includes the friendship Chi Omegas share with one another, with other Greek letter societies and with university officials on campus.

♦High Standards of Personnel♦

     To be a Chi Omega is an honor and a privilege. Although its members are diverse, all Chi Omegas share a commitment to its purposes and the ideals of Chi Omega's Sisterhood.

♦Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship♦

     A college education is essential for a young woman in today's world. Chi Omega requires its members and chapters to earn above average scholarship. To achieve this, the values of time management and self-discipline must be emphasized.

♦Participation in Campus Activities♦

     Chi Omega's membership program establishes a framework of leadership and guidance through which a young woman may utilize her talents toward personal growth. An important aspect of a woman's collegiate experience is involvement in quality activities in addition to membership in Chi Omega.

♦Career Development♦

     When Chi Omega's founders developed the Fraternity's six purposes, they never knew that these purposes would have an even greater impact and appropriateness today than they did in 1895. Career development for women was almost unheard of at the time of Chi Omega's founding; however, our founders anticipated its future importance.

♦Community Service♦

     Chi Omega chose the Make-A-Wish Foundation as their national philanthropy. Chi Omega has always supported its chapters giving their time and talents to their community.