UVa-Wise hosts the Tau Omicron Chapter of the Order of Omega National Greek Honorary, founded nationally in 1959. The Tau Omicron Chapter was established in 2004 and purpose is:

--To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment;

--To bring together outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs;

--To bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness; and

--To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions.

For more information about Order of Omega, please contact Josh Justice, Assistant Director of Student Activities & Greek Life at 276-376-4514