Chapter Information

     Welcome to Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Sigma Nu's past is a proud and colorful one. Founded by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute in a period of civil strife known as the Reconstruction, Sigma Nu represented a radical departure from the times. The system of physical abuse and hazing of underclassmen at VMI led to James Frank Hopkins, Greenfield Quarles, and James McIlvaine Riley to form the "Legion of Honor" which soon became Sigma Nu Fraternity. So, amidst a backdrop of turmoil, North America's first "Honor" fraternity was established.

     Upsilon Chapter was originally founded in 1886, three years after the University of Texas was established.  We were among the largest fraternities on campus throughout the twentieth century.  Unfortunately, we were kicked off campus in 1990 but were re-established in 1997.  Since being back on campus, we were the proud winners of Greek Week for four years straight, from 1997-2000. Our Chapter size is currently at 11 active members.  We are a great group of young men who are proud to be living by the principles taught by Sigma Nu: Love; Honor; and Truth.  Our house is located on at 907 W. 22 1/2 between San Gabriel and Pearl in West Campus.  Click here for directions to the house.  If you have any other questions about anything, please, feel free to get in contact with our Commander, Werner Hahn, or by e-mailing us at sigmanu@www.utexas.edu.