What is acacia?
What’s in a name?
Acacia is unique among men's college fraternities. With a Greek word for our name instead of the typical two to three Greek letters found in other organizations, Acacia offers a membership experience that is similarly unique.
Acacia was founded by fourteen Master Masons at the University of Michigan in 1904, and while our ties to Masonry today are only informal and symbolic, the meaning of our name and other teachings are part of our century-old Ritual. Learn more about Acacia's history.
Acacia today
With over 1,000 collegiate Acacia brothers in 24 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. Acacia brothers come together through events like football games and movie nights, philanthropy efforts like the Acacia Claus holiday toy drive and 5cacia 5k run/walk, and countless other events in each chapter across North America.
Membership in Acacia
Joining Acacia offers a multitude of significant advantages: you will not only gain invaluable practical leadership skills but also forge lasting friendships and establish professional connections that can aid you throughout your life. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore the deeper knowledge and wisdom that has been valued throughout history by learned men throughout history. Membership is open to all college men who are not currently affiliated with another fraternity, embracing inclusivity and camaraderie. Acacia warmly welcomes everyone looking to be part of something greater. If your college or university does not currently have a chapter, we encourage you to take the exciting initiative to consider starting a new one and becoming a Founding Father.
Learn about joining Acacia
If you're a college man who is eager and determined to enhance yourself, develop your leadership skills, achieve success in your professional career, foster lasting friendships with like-minded and principled men, and dedicate yourself to serving others, then Acacia could undoubtedly be the right fraternity for you. Even if we currently do not have an established chapter at your school, we are genuinely eager and enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with you and help you on your journey.
Facts & Figures
Founded: May 12, 1904
Motto: Human Service
Colors: Black & Gold
Over 1,000 active members
> 22 active chapters, 2 associate chapters
> 53,449 initiated members since 1904
Contact Acacia's Executive Director of Operations & Growth, Michael Weber, for more information.
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