Charter History

Sigma Phi Epsilon’s existence at Rider University spans over 20 years. In 1996, a group of young men founded the Sigma Phi Epsilon New Jersey Zeta chapter. In 2002, the chapter received it's charter.

In February of 2011, the chapter gained RLC (Residential Learning Community) status signifying our brothers' dedication to academics and personal development.

In 2013, we were awarded the Buchanan Cup, a coveted award bestowed upon the highest performing chapters nationwide. Our chapter received the honor once again at the Grand Chapter Conclave in 2015.

In 2019 we reached an amazing milestone in our chapter's history by adding our 400th brother to SigEp at Rider and continue to play an active role in our University.

National History

Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded at Richmond College in 1901. Carter Ashton Jenkins, a former Rutgers University student, transferred to Richmond where he decided, with a group of friends, that they would create a new Fraternity. They were committed to creating a Fraternity which was different than other groups and would believe in peace through Brotherhood.

Currently there are over 14,000 undergraduate brothers Sigma Phi Epsilon, which over 320,000 lifetime members of the Fraternity. SigEp is the leader in collegiate Fraternites across the nation. SigEp's Balanced Man Program, unveiled in 1991, focuses on developing members as a Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen.

Today, after more than 20 years as chapter at Rider University and 115 years as a national fraternity, we are positioning ourselves for success for the next century. We are committed to helping Brothers become better men through a commitment to our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love.