It began in spring of nineteen ninety-four.

Two friends observed the segregation of different groups on the San Diego State University campus. Their idea was to unite the student body's diversities so they decided to start an organization like no other on the university campus. They decided to create a fraternal association stressing Academics, Brotherhood, Leadership, and the pursuit of Multicultural Unity for university campuses across the nation.

Gamma Phi Epsilon is not just another college fraternity; it is a way of life, a philosophy of living, and most of all a family. Its influence cannot be weighed or measured, computed or analyzed. These precepts are part of our souls and the strongest bonds of our brotherhood.

Gamma Phi Epsilon is based on Academics, Brotherhood, Leadership, and the pursuit of Multicultural Unity. The idea was to unite the student body’s cultural diversities. The goal was to create leaders for the future; the types of leaders who realize you must work within the community in order to enhance humanity; the types of leaders who will work to breakdown barriers of any kind.

Academics. Members will strive to excel in their academic career at the institution they are enrolled. Gamma Phi Epsilon, as a whole, will encourage and assist each member to succeed in their educational field. Gamma Phi Epsilon members will serve and assist fellow brothers in individual studies, and encourage them to participate in the academic community. Gamma Phi Epsilon will function as a guidance and patronage program, in that the ultimate goal will be for members to graduate in their educational profession.

Brotherhood. Gamma Phi Epsilon will act as a family oriented organization. All members will forever be brothers, and will be treated equally with the utmost respect. The Gamma Phi Epsilon Brotherhood will promote, educate, and assist each member in order that they may maintain their integrity and love for one another.

Leadership. Each member of Gamma Phi Epsilon will strive to become better leaders within the university, surrounding communities, and within themselves. A Gamma man will conduct himself as a gentleman who is ready to assist and take charge of any situation.

Multicultural Unity. Gamma Phi Epsilon will serve as an institution to assist members in attaining knowledge of the importance of their members cultural background and history, as well as their own. Gamma Phi Epsilon will strive to educate its members and neighboring communities of the various cultures of society. Gamma Phi Epsilon will not attempt to combine or breakdown cultures into one, however it will stress the importance of each culture and promote the importance of collaboration and unity among different cultures as a way of achieving a common fellowship.