Oct24
Signature Party
Pledges mingle with actives, ECE faculty, and corporate guests — and fill pages of the signature book.
TraditionOrganization — Pledges
The Fall 2026 pledge class
One semester. A handful of meetings, a few unforgettable traditions, and a signature book full of new friends. Here's everything a pledge needs to know.
Your requirements at a glance
General meetings & events
- Four Wednesday general meetings (two for grad pledges)
- Three social or service events
- One Fireside or Tech Talk
- Sig Party · Coffee Chat · Pledge Interview · Smoker
- E-Week: help IEEE host one event, compete in one
Signature book
- Interview five fellow pledges
- Interview actives (count announced each semester)
- Interview every officer
- Any creative format — book, zine, PCB, website
- Your name, prominently displayed
Dues are $80, payable before Induction. Estimated time commitment is about an hour a week for undergraduates.
Key dates this semester
Nov14
The Smoker
A formal evening of conversation between pledges, members, faculty, and industry representatives.
CorporateDec05
Initiation Banquet
The Fall 2026 pledge class is formally inducted into IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu.
CeremonyMeet the pledge class
The Fall 2026 roster is posted here after rush wraps up.
ΨRoster announced after Fall Rush — Sep 2026
Not a pledge yet?
Check whether you meet the national eligibility standards and join the next class.