Why join a Fraternity?

Membership in a college fraternity can be a unique influence in a man’s personal development and an invaluable addition to his academic journey. Distinguished men in every field of endeavor and every sector of community and national life have acclaimed their college fraternity membership as one of the most significant factors in their personal growth because fraternity living offers insights and experiences that cannot be found in any classroom or textbook. The personal relationships, mutual endeavors, leadership opportunities and daily shared experiences of fraternity life all contribute to prepare a man to live and work with others in a spirit of cooperation, respect, and understanding.

Why join Acacia?


Fraternity is meant to be a place where one can find their place in a community and do more with one another than any could do as individuals. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. In the Acacia Brotherhood we strive to prepare one another to serve our communities wherever we may happen to be. Come join our Brothers – ignite and learn to sustain your passion in life. Find and serve those you care for, and meet those whom you would call ‘Brother’.

Acacia Stresses Academic Achievement


 Academic achievement should be the first and foremost priority of all Acacia Brothers. It is central to the mission of Acacia Fraternity, whose chapters stress academics above all else. Moreover, the Acacia Fraternity Foundation assists deserving Acacians with over $200,000 in scholarship and educational grants awarded annually. To put that in perspective of other fraternities, that is 10 times more than the largest fraternity in the world. Does Acacia stress academics? You bet we do.

Acacia Helps Better Our Community


 Our motto is “ophelountes anthropous,” which in Greek means “Human Service”. To our Brotherhood this means taking opportunities to directly serve and learn from the Columbia community. As a member of The Acacia Fraternity you will have ongoing opportunities through structured community service programs and individual serve projects to make a difference in the lives of those in need. 

Acacia Develops Leaders


 Acacia Fraternity is dedicated to building leaders by providing leadership opportunities internally; by pushing our members to become leaders in other Mizzou organizations; by organizing Dinner with a Pro events and exposing its members to opportunities to learn from our Alumni and other guest lecturers. Our broader Acacia Brotherhood regularly organizes visits between undergraduate chapters as well as official Conclave gathering of all chapters and Alumni. From social issues to business, academics to philanthropy, the Acacians of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

Acacia Is Unique


 Acacia understands that many people have negative opinions about fraternities and that some of those opinions may even be well founded. But Acacia’s focus is on providing men with opportunities to develop their full potential by providing young men with the tools and positive role models for making the transition to adulthood. Put simply, Acacia builds better men, not just during college, but beyond. And that’s as true today as it was when our fraternity was founded 120 years ago.