Sigma Phi Epsilon | |
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ΣΦΕ | |
Founded | November 1, 1901 Richmond College |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Former Affiliation | NIC |
Status | Active |
Scope | National |
Motto | Building Balanced Men |
Pillars | Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love |
Colors | Red, Purple, and Gold |
Flag | |
Flower | Violet and Dark Red Rose |
Philanthropy | Big Brothers Big Sisters |
Chapters | 221[1] |
Members | 14,105[1] active 325,252[1] lifetime |
Headquarters | Zollinger House 310 S. Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23220 United States |
Website | www |
Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ), commonly known as SigEp, is a social college fraternity for male college students in the United States. It was founded on November 1, 1901, at Richmond College, which is now the University of Richmond, and its national headquarters remains in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded on three principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love (often abbreviated as "VDBL"). Sigma Phi Epsilon is one of the largest social fraternities in the United States in terms of current undergraduate membership.[2]