Chapter Resources

Start, Manage & Grow Your Chapter

Chapter Directory

View Active SPO Chapters

Explore the current list of Sigma Phi Omega chapters by university and state. Connect with a nearby chapter or see where new growth is happening.

Find Your Chapter

Browse active chapters and advisor details to get involved on your campus.

No Chapter Nearby?

Learn about joining the International/Virtual Chapter if your campus isn’t listed.

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Start a Chapter

Launch a Sigma Phi Omega Chapter on Your Campus

Get the essentials to open a new SPO chapter, including the requirements, the advisor role, timelines, and the simple steps to apply.

Requirements

An accredited institution with a program related to aging, a faculty advisor, and an initial group of interested students who agree to SPO bylaws.

How It Works

Review the guidelines, complete the Start-a-Chapter request, and we’ll follow up with next steps (review, provisional approval, and induction planning).

Start a Chapter

Chapter Reactivation

Reinstate an Inactive Chapter

Ready to bring your SPO chapter back? We’ll guide you through a short reactivation process so your campus can resume inductions and activities.

What you’ll need

  • A faculty advisor and a small group of interested students
  • Your campus/previous chapter details and planned officer slate
  • Agreement to current SPO bylaws and reporting timelines

How it works

1.Submit the Reactivation Request form
2.SPO review and follow-up (typically 2–4 weeks)
3.Provisional approval, planning, and member inductions

Chapter Reactivation Process

Chapter Actions

Join, Share & Report

Join the International/Virtual Chapter

If your campus doesn’t have an SPO chapter, apply to the International/Virtual Chapter to connect with peers, attend events, and participate in inductions.

International Virtual Chapter

Submit Chapter News

Share highlights, inductions, awards, service projects, and events for the website and newsletter.

Chapter News Submissions

Submit Annual Advisor Report

Advisors: complete the annual report to keep chapter status current and inform national records.

Advisor Reports

Sample Induction Script

To induct new SPO Chapter members, please utilize an appropriate variation of the sample induction script.

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SPO Key Logo

To request usage of the SPO Key Logo:

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