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Chi Omega

Sigma Lambda Chapter

Chi O group portrait

Chi Omega Fraternity is the largest women’s organization in the country.

Since it was founded on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas, Chi Omega has grown to over 180 collegiate chapters. Chi Omega was founded to foster friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women.

Chi O members at bid day

Need to Knows

  • Motto: Sisters on Purpose
  • Values: Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Credible Scholarship, Participation in Campus Activities, Career Development, Community Service
  • Founded: April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas
Chi O members outside

Stats

Chapter Information Data
Fall 2025 Members 177
Fall 2025 Chapter GPA 3.3874
Minimum GPA to Join 2.0
Minimum GPA for Active Members 2.2
Spring 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues $620
Spring 2026 Projected New Member Dues $1003
Chapter Philanthropy Make-A-Wish Foundation
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-25 Platinum
Housing Oak Lane (On Campus), Alcohol-Free

Chapter Conduct

  • In Good Standing as of 7/1/2025
  • % of Members Found Responsible for Individual Student Conduct Violations in 2024-25 Academic Year*: 3%

*The percentage of individual members of each organization who were found responsible for violations of the Virginia Tech Student Code of Conduct during the academic year. These violations were not related to their membership in the organization.

Contact

  • Address:
    3025 Oak Lane
    SPH-M 75A
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • Email: sigmalambdagh@gmail.com
  • President: Kayley Knackstedt
  • Recruitment Contact: Alexis Nygren, Caroline Dunnagan
  • Chapter Advisor: Megan Atkinson