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Chi Alpha Omega () is an American coeducational Christian fraternity founded in 1987 at
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. It is composed of seven chapters in North Carolina, one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.


History

On April 1, 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by sixteen students at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. 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". The original group became ''Alpha chapter'' and was co-educational Christian fraternity''.'' ''Beta chapter'' was founded by a member who transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1988. The fraternity's growth continued with the addition of the ''Gamma chapter'' at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in August 1994. In the spring of 1995, ''Beta chapter'' at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization. Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made. In the spring of 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a new constitution that all chapters ratified. In 1998, the ''Beta chapter'' at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega. This sorority is the second largest Christian sorority in the nation and is called Sigma Alpha Omega. In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reestablished.


Symbols and traditions

The fraternities colors are purple and gold. Pledges are required to carry bricks that are inscribed with verses from the Bible.


Activities

Chapters hold weekly Bible study and alcohol-free parties.


Chapters

Following is a list of Chi Alpha Omega chapters.


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* {{Christian fraternities and sororities East Carolina University Christian fraternities and sororities in the United States Student organizations established in 1987 Christian organizations established in 1987 1987 establishments in North Carolina