Omicron Delta Epsilon

Logo for Omicron Delta Epsilon _ Iota chapter of Northeastern University Dept of Economics

If you are interested in applying to the Omicron Delta Epsilon Iota chapter, please fill out the interest form at https://forms.gle/XxyT2cB1mkC1zuzg8 so that we may determine eligibility. We will follow up with you after reviewing your information.

Please note that upon election to Omicron Delta Epsilon, new members pay a one-time life membership fee of $50 directly to ODE.

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the International Honor Society in Economics. This organization has more than 700 chapters throughout the world and offers opportunities to activities such as invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings and special projects. The name of the Northeastern University Chapter is Iota.

Benefits of Omicron Delta Epsilon Membership are numerous, including international recognition of scholastic achievement in economics, a publication outlet for promising undergraduate and graduate student papers in The American Economist, the journal of Omicron Delta Epsilon, eligibility to compete for the ODE Undergraduate Research and ODE Graduate Research Awards (both cash prizes and publication of essays) and for the Outstanding Student Leader Award.

Membership in ODE is lifetime. It never expires and there is never another fee. There is a mentorship program, Ambition in Motion, recently put in place where ODE alums mentor student members and recent graduates in their professional careers.

Eligibility requirements:

Undergraduate Students

  • Completed at least 12 credit hours in economics
  • Earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in economics courses
  • Maintained a 3.0 overall GPA

Graduate Students

Completed at least one semester of full-time graduate work
Earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in economics coursework.

Please refer to https://omicrondeltaepsilon.org/become-a-member/ for complete eligibility rules.

Please note: upon election to Omicron Delta Epsilon, new members pay a one-time life membership fee of $50 directly to ODE.Completed at least 12 credit hours in economics

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.