Pledge Information

Obligations of Pledgeship

As a prospective initiate of Eta Kappa Nu, it is essential that you fulfill the following criteria:

Pledges must attend an interview scheduled between February 15^th and February 22^nd, or by appointment, in the HKN Student Projects Lab.

You must make a plaque by the beginning of pledge week (April 16^th-April 20^th) to the specifications required.

• The plaques will be handed out at the pledge interviews during the week of February 18^th
• A total of forty (40) signatures must be obtained.
• These forty signatures must include all of the current officers and the chapter faculty advisors.
• The rest of the signatures will include faculty members and active members of HKN.
• Extra credit will be given to Best Plaque and Best Pledge for additional signatures.

Pledges must sell at least two (2) banquet tickets.

• The banquet tickets will be passed out when you pay your dues.
• The money from the banquet tickets is due by April 12^th.

All pledges must complete a workday project. These dates are to be determined.

During pledge week (April 8^th-April 12^th), all pledges will wear a nametag.

• The nametag will bear their name, an electrical or electronic symbol, the words "Eta Kappa Nu," a navy blue ribbon and a scarlet ribbon (ribbons and nametag will be provided).
• Proper attire for the pledge week is formal (i.e., coat and tie, or as nicely as possible).

Pledges must attend plaque signing on April 4^th.

Pledges must attend at least two (2) general meetings.

The preamble to the Eta Kappa Nu National Constitution must be known.

• Each pledge will be required to write the preamble from memory at the pledge test.
• All spelling and punctuation must be correct.

A test over the basics of electrical and computer engineering (EE2100, EE2120, EE2200, CpE2210) and a test over the local bylaws, national constitution, and additional chapter information must be passed satisfactorily.

• If the test cannot be taken on the assigned dates (Week of February 25^th for EE/CpE test, Week of March 4^th for constitution test), other arrangements must be made beforehand.
• The test(s) may be retaken, if necessary.

Pledges must be present at the HKN Banquet on April 13^th.

Pledge Awards

Two awards will be presented at the initiation banquet:

• Best Pledge: $60.00
• Best Plaque: $20.00

Best Pledge is determined by scores on the by-laws quiz, the EE/CpE quiz, the plaque, participation in non-required HKN activities, and general attitude and performance.

Plaques are judged on conformity to specifications, neatness, and number of signatures.

Fees

The pledge fee is $95.00, which consists of:

• $70.00 for national fees
• $25.00 for local chapter fees

This is a one-time fee.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Vice President or the Pledge Chair person of the Gamma Theta Chapter