In 1858, Jewett DeVotie (brother of SAE
founder Noble Leslie DeVotie) came to the small Columbian College in
Washington D.C. to attend graduate school and with him brought his
Fraternity, starting the Greek system at what was later renamed The
George Washington University. The strength of the chapter was
immediately tested with the arrival of the Civil War, and after the war
ended it left only the Washington, D.C. chapter of SAE alive. This
chapter has gone on to exist for over 150 years and the rebirth of the
Fraternity across the nation began here at the George Washington
University. Nationally known as the "Chapter Who Survived the War," the
chapter is a symbol of the Fraternity's rebirth. Since this time the
fraternity has initiated over 300,000 people and has become one of the
largest and most recognizable in the country. Having just been
recognized by the university after a sixteen-year hiatus, we are seeking
those who want to help the chapter at The George Washington University
rise like the Phoenix, our symbol, and build on our history.
August 9, 2012 the first new pledge class was initiated into the long history of Sigma Alpha Epsilon here at George Washington University. These six brothers were initiated during the John O Moseley Leadership school with 500 brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon from chapters all across the country. This just goes to show how the bonds of the fraternity go past the schools walls.
Since then we have initiated a Beta Class with help from University of Maryland's Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Currently we are in the process of having our Gamma Pledge Class go through the process and hopefully be initiated soon.
In the 150+ years since its founding, Washington City Rho has focused on achieving academically, serving the community, striving physically, and living up to the standard of "True Gentlemen."
Washington City Rho (WCP) is a fully-recognized undergraduate chapter of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and a fully recognized chapter of the George
Washington University's IFC.
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