Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) was founded March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa; the first Greek-letter fraternity founded in the South, and the only fraternity with continuing existence founded in the South before the Civil War. The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service for its members based upon the ideals set for
th by the Founders and as specifically enunciated in "The True Gentleman." Fraternity symbols: Lion, the Phoenix, Minerva, the Coat of Arms & the Fleur-de-lis
Official Flower: Violet
Official Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold
Their are currently more than 20,000 undergraduates members at more than 288 chapters in 48 states and Canada. Over 200,000 living alumni are active in more than 190 alumni associations across the Nation and the Globe.
ΣAE is the largest national social fraternity, with over 282,000 initiated members since our founding in 1856. California Zeta has a great alumni base, and membership means rubbing shoulders with important, successful people.