Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, also referred to as Sig Ep, was founded on November 1, 1901, at Richmond College, Richmond, Virginia. From the humble beginning with 12 men founding the fraternity, Sig Ep has grown into one of the largest and most influential college social fraternities in the United States.
Currently and for the past number of years, Sigma Phi Epsilon has more members on campus than any other social fraternity.
When one joins Sigma Phi Epsilon, one takes an oath to live by our Three Cardinal Principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love in order to uphold the motto represented by the Greek letters of Sigma, Phi, and Epsilon.
Sigma Phi Epsilon developed the Balanced Man Program to teach The Three Cardinal Principles. It is a ground breaking program that led the way for other fraternities to develop a similar program for their respective programs.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Texas 7Delta chapter was founded on February 4th, 1956 as one of the original national fraternities. Texas Delta is the 152nd chapter to be chartered and the 4th chapter chartered in the State of Texas.
In 1971, Texas Delta became a dormant chapter which was a general trend of national fraternities. While Sigma Phi Epsilon fared better than other fraternities across the nation, Texas Delta was not one of the chapters that made it though that period.
In 1984, Texas Delta was rechartered and has stayed active ever since.
In this time, members of the chapter has served as Student Body President, Student Senators, Interfraternity Council (IFC) officers and members and leaders of other campus organizations.
We compete in Frontier Fiesta, organized charity philanthropy events, participated in other organizations' philanthropy events, and the "O Team".
We also field intramural teams and have won our share of intramural championships.
Being a SigEp at the University of Houston means that during your time spent at college, you will learn about more than just what you see in the classroom. SigEp will teach you about how you can impact the community and the university and will give you an opportunity to learn about yourself as a person and grow into a true Balanced Man.