Requirements (Under Review)
The purpose of Eta Kappa Nu is to promote excellence in the profession and in education through an emphasis on scholarship, character, and attitude. To be eligible for initiation in the Beta Mu Chapter you must meet one of the following criteria
- Be a sophmore by credit hours with a 3.8 GPA or higer
- Be a junior by credit hours with a 3.7 GPA or higher
- Be a senior by credit hours with a 3.6 GPA or higher
- Be a graduate student in good standing
Initiation Timeline
Eligible students will receive an email about a month after the start of each fall and spring semester. You will be asked to attend an info session and fill out a form online. You are considered an initiate once you fill out the form, and you will become a full, lifetime member after completing the following requirements.
- Complete the Information Sheet online by 10/9/2025
- Invite one professor to the initiation banquet by 10/9/2025
- Attend the lab supplies packaging party on 10/16/2025
- Attend AT LEAST one other HKN event during the semester
- Pay one-time dues ($100 to pay for your lifetime membership and your banquet dinner) by 10/16/2025
- Turn in Officer Signature Form at the lab supplies packing party
- Attend the initiation banquet! TBA (GT Hotel)
Spring 2024 Officer Meetings
Get to meet the HKN officers and learn more about them and their involvement with the organization! You can get officer signatures at our weekly in-person officer meetings held every Monday 6:30 - 8:00 PM in Van Leer E361. We ask that you introduce yourself and have a quick chat about HKN before giving the officer your signature sheet to sign. Signature sheets are due on 10/16. You can also meet with officers at their individual office hours starting the week of 9/22 in Van Leer 444C. Check the Initiation Packet for more details. Good luck and see you around!