Chi Omega

Sorority · Collegiate Panhellenic Council

Known as Chi O

The Eta Beta Chapter of Chi Omega was founded in 1922.

Council

Collegiate Panhellenic Council

At Iowa State

Since 1922

Housing

Chapter house

Founded

Nationally in 1895

About the chapter

Since the beginning, our sisters have been devoted to high standards of personnel, academic excellence, lifelong friendships, career and personal development, service to others and both community and campus involvement. Chi Omega has grown to include over 380,000 women from 181 collegiate chapters worldwide since its beginnings at the University of Arkansas in 1895.

“I came to college wanting to find a community that always valued character and integrity over popularity. I wanted a place where I would grow by being encouraged and challenged. I knew I wanted genuine relationships that were rooted in kindness. What I did not realize was that I would find all of these things and more in the sisterhood of Chi Omega. The outcome of joining Chi Omega has proven to be the most impactful decision I have ever made. I am consistently met with the utmost love and support. I have found such incredible people, full of ambition and depth. Shared values and goals unify us, and we actively encourage one another to uphold the values we all treasure. I cannot express enough gratitude for the opportunities, friendships, and growth I have gained from this chapter; Chi Omega is the cornerstone of my incredible college experience at Iowa State.”

Milan Loutsch, 2026 Chapter President

Chapter facts

Motto: Sisters on Purpose
Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish and The Liz Kirke Foundation
Address: 227 Gray Avenue, Ames
Living: We offer 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 person bedrooms. We do not have any cold airs.
Parking: We currently have 16 parking spaces available for members in our chapter.
Alcohol: Alcohol-free chapter house

As listed by Chi Omega on its Iowa State SFE page.

How to join

Panhellenic sororities hold Primary Recruitment each fall, before classes start, and Secondary Recruitment through the rest of the school year. Fifteen of the sixteen chapters have a house south of campus.

SFE interest form

Chapter details and photo come from Iowa State's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement · 37 student members listed on stuorg.