Who are we?

Eta Kappa Nu, abbreviated HKN, is an honor society for electrical and computer engineers (computer science majors included). HKN was created to honor students who excel in the areas of scholarship, character, and leadership, and is globally recognized as “the one honor society that represents the highest values of our profession” (IEEE). New members are selected and invited for membership based on academic ranking and character.

What Do We Do

For Members

HKN strives to nurture exceptional academic, career and involvement status among our members.

  • We host tutoring sessions within the CISE and ECE departments where members can attend review sessions to prepare for exams. Additionally, members can lead or assist in leading review sessions to solidify their skills in the subjects of their choice.
  • We bring in professors from all different areas of the ECE department to speak, which allows our members to explore all different areas of expertise and make useful connections for the future.
  • We conduct numerous social events every semester to bring members and candidates together as a tight-knit organization.
  • We host outreach events to get involved in the community and make a difference in the Gainesville area. Most of these events involve educating K-12 students about electrical and computer engineering.
For Non-Members

To non-members, HKN offers exam review sessions for most core electrical and computer engineering classes, as well as peer advising to help students make informed decisions about the courses and professors that are right for them. We also participate in community service and outreach activities, the details of which differ throughout the course of each semester.

How do I join?

Candidates of HKN are selected by meeting GPA and coursework criteria. Qualified students will be contacted via email within the first three weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. If you have received an email, come to one of our meetings and check us out—We would love to meet you!

The current academic requirements for a membership invite are as follows:

2EG classification*

Fall within the top one-fifth, by GPA, of 2EG students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at the University of Florida

3EG classification*

Fall within the top one-fourth, by GPA, of 3EG students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at the University of Florida

4EG or 5EG classification*

Fall within the top one-third, by GPA, of 4EG and 5EG students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at the University of Florida

University of Florida Graduate Students (6EG-9EG classification)*

Fall within the top one-third, by GPA, of 6EG-9EG students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at the University of Florida. Additionally, you must have completed at least one semester at the University of Florida.

*In addition to the GPA requirements, undergraduate students must have successfully completed certain courses within their major:

I was invited! Now what?

Come to the first meeting to learn more! You can find out when meetings and events are by visiting the calendar page. New members are required to participate in events with HKN and earn points in order to be inducted.