Symbols & Traditions
Our Colors
Scarlet red and olive green were chosen to commemorate the autumn founding of our fraternity.
Our Badge
Our badge is a Greek lyre of gold, garnished with rubies and pearls. Three twisted strings spanned diagonally by a raised scroll bearing the Greek letters Alpha Chi Omega in gold. The lyre was the first musical instrument to be played by the gods on Mt. Olympus. This was chosen to represent Alpha Chi Omega because at the time we were the first musical women's fraternity in the nation.
The Lyre badge worn by initiated sisters of Alpha Chi Omega represents the fraternity's values and honors our musical background. It was voted the most beautiful badge of all sororities! When a sister of Alpha Chi wears her badge, she is to uphold the standards and beliefs of our fraternity. These five standards include leadership ability, financial responsibility, personal development, academic interest and character.
Our Open Motto
"Together let us seek the heights".
This motto explains what is at the heart of the sisterhood of Alpha Chi Omega -- the desire to work together and push one another to achieve our highest goals.
Our Slogan
Real. Strong. Women.
This slogan is at the core of the Alpha Chi Omega experience. Each sister of Alpha Chi Omega is an authentic, young women who wants to further her education and change the world for the better.
Our Flower
Our Crest
Our Patron Goddess
Our flower is a red carnation.
Our patron goddess is Hera, guardian of women
