Acacia Fraternity
What is Acacia? Acacia is a men's college fraternity founded on May 12, 1904, at the University of Michigan. With dozens of chapters across North America, over 55,000 men have joined our ranks in pursuit of Virtue, Knowledge & Truth.
Chapters — Acacia Fraternity
The chapters and/or associate chapters listed above are officially recognized by Acacia Fraternity. The list includes groups that are both currently active and inactive.
About Acacia - Acacia Fraternity
With over 1,000 collegiate Acacia brothers in 30 active Acacia chapters and associate chapters across North America - plus over 55,000 alumni around the world - our members are leaders on their campuses, diligent students, and active volunteers in their communities.
History — Acacia Fraternity
Before the end of the spring semester of 1904, the fraternity adopted its constitution, colors, and badge. The colors were originally dark blue and old gold, only later changed to black and old gold. Thus Acacia’s founders established a fraternity on a new basis.
About the Foundation — Acacia Fraternity
The Acacia Fraternity Foundation (AFF), founded in 1989, is Acacia Fraternity's non-profit educational foundation. A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the AFF exists to provide scholarships to student Acacians and to support the worthy educational and leadership activities of the fraternity.
Join Acacia — Acacia Fraternity
A values-based Fraternity experience. Acacia is a non-hazing, non-discriminatory organization. With a motto of Human Service and core values of Virtue, Knowledge & Truth, our members enjoy a positive fraternal experience. Acacians know how to have fun, too.
Moments in Acacia history — Acacia Fraternity
As Acacia celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2004, we reflected on some of the moments that have shaped the fraternity. Some focus on the big issues: dual membership, Masonic requirements, and restrictive clauses.
myAcacia — Acacia Fraternity
myAcacia. myAcacia is Acacia Fraternity’s members-only portal. myAcacia gives you instant access to: Find chapter brothers. Access resources. Register for events. Receive Fraternity notifications. Update your own Acacia Fraternity member record
How Acacia Fraternity Came by Its Name
The name Acacia was settled on for its tradition and significance — the evergreen that symbolized immortality was a perfect fit for what the original Founders had in mind. However, controversy has been associated with the name.
Notable Acacians — Acacia Fraternity
Over the course of 100+ years, Acacia Fraternity has shaped and been shaped by the lives of countless men. We are proud to recognize those Acacians who have demonstrated their commitment “to take a more active part in the affairs of the community in which we may reside...”