First And Facts

SAE was the first International Fraternity to be established in the deep south, having been founded at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, on March 9, 1856.

SAE was the first fraternity to have a International headquarters (Evanston, Illinois) and the first to build its own headquarters building (The Levere Memorial Temple) The temple is the only International college fraternity headquarters to have a chapel.

SAE was the first fraternity to establish a leadership school. Started in 1935, Leadership School has over 32,000 graduates.

SAE has the greatest number of initiates of any International Greek Letter at 254,000 men.

SAE has 212 chapters in 49 states, 9 colonies and 175 alumni associations.

SAE's fraternity magazine, The Record of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, has been published continuously since 1880.

SAE has Education and Leadership Consultants who visit each chapter to assist with management and programming.

SAE has a student loan program to assist undergraduate brothers with their education.

SAE has an awards program to recognize outstanding contributions of Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumni, undergraduates, chapters, and others to the development of individuals and to the betterment of life in their community.

SAE requires all chapters to conduct dry rush, and the Fraternity has a strong policy against hazing.

SAE encourages pledge programs which enhance each individual's personal growth.

SAE was the first Fraternity to offer a toll-free hazing hotline available for all members, pledges and parents.

SAE offers a scholarship program