2025-2026

What are the Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi?

Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.

Manhood

The quality of being honorable, courageous, and responsible.

Scholarship

A commitment to learning, academic excellence, and intellectual growth.

Perseverance

The ability to endure hardships and persist toward goals.

Uplift

The dedication to serving others and improving the community.

When was Omega Psi Phi founded?

November 17, 1911.

Where was Omega Psi Phi founded?

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

What was Omega Psi Phi the first to do?

It was the first Black fraternity founded at a historically Black college or university (HBCU).

What does 'Omega Psi Phi' stand for?

'Friendship is Essential to the Soul'.

What are Omega Psi Phi’s colors?

Royal Purple and Old Gold.

What is the official motto of Omega Psi Phi?

'Friendship is Essential to the Soul'.

What is the fraternity’s official symbol?

The Lamp.

What is the name of Omega Psi Phi’s international headquarters?

Omega Psi Phi International Headquarters.

Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi?

Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Professor Frank Coleman, Dr. Oscar James Cooper, Bishop Edgar Amos Love.

Which founder was a physicist and science educator?

Frank Coleman.

Which founder became a prominent biologist and educator?

Dr. Ernest Everett Just.

Which founder became a physician?

Dr. Oscar James Cooper.

Which founder became a bishop in the Methodist Church?

Bishop Edgar Amos Love.