Mentorship
Support Athabasca University students by sharing your time and experience.
Through Alumni Connect, you can meet students and alumni for short, one-on-one conversations focused on career development and networking.
What is Alumni Connect?
Alumni Connect is AU’s online networking and mentoring platform.
It matches alumni and learners based on shared interests and goals, making it easy to connect and learn from each other.
How it works
Once you sign up:
- you’ll receive monthly introductions to students or alumni based on your interests
- you can meet for a short virtual conversation to share advice and experience
- all introductions are sent by email (no additional tools are required)
- you can make up to 12 new connections each year
Why get involved
Taking part in Alumni Connect can help you:
- build your professional network
- support students as they explore their careers
- strengthen communication and mentoring skills
- connect with a global AU community
Become a mentor
Mentoring is flexible and can fit into your schedule. Even one hour can make a meaningful difference for a student.
Join Alumni Connect to create a profile and start connecting with students and alumni.
Updated July 22, 2026 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)