During the first two decades of the 20th century, Acacia was evolving from its roots as a successful Masonic club into the more standardized model of the other collegiate fraternities of the day.

[2] In even-numbered years, the Acacia hosts its biennial Conclave, forming the legislative body of the fraternity.

According to tradition, the symbol also reminds participants of the obligation that Masons must provide for the widow and children of their fallen brother.

The Acacia fraternity has adopted this and other Masonic symbols, retaining them in linkage to its heritage.

It consists of a vertical triband of gold-black-gold with the fraternity coat of arms in the center (or on a fess cotised sable three right triangles of the field) and the name in gold Old English lettering in an arc at the top.

[3][4] The main symbol and representation of Acacia occurs within a 3-4-5 (base-altitude-hypotenuse) right triangle of the first quadrant.

[3] Acacia fraternity's International Council serves as the organization's supreme executive and judicial body.

A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the AFF exists to provide scholarships to student Acacians and to support the worthy educational and leadership activities of the fraternity.

The junior dean is in charge of all socials, including brotherhood events, formals, and mixers.