FAQ
Important Dates
Spring 2022 - Initial communications to eligible grads begins and continues monthly
April 30, 2022 - Deadline to apply for graduation and complete program requirements
May 31, 2022 - Deadline to register for Convocation 2022
June 17, 2022 - Convocation 2022 live ceremony and celebrations
Questions regarding requirements for graduation and application status can be directed to the Office of the Registrar by emailing grad-app@athabascau.ca.
No, graduands are not required to participate in Convocation—but we hope you will join the celebration acknowledging your incredible achievement!
We do require your consent to be part of AU's presentation of degrees, even if you do not participate in the ceremony. Reply to your Convocation invitation by clicking 'not attending' and choose “I would like my name included as part of the presentation of degrees.”
Yes! You will not be included in AU's presentation of degrees otherwise! Invitations to register for Convocation will be sent to all eligible graduands in Spring 2022. Don't forget to check your junk mail folder!
Not a problem! A recording of the ceremony will be posted to the convocation website. This can be shared with friends, family, and colleagues, so they can take part in your accomplishments—or host a virtual viewing party for you!
We do need your permission to include your name in the presentation of degrees. If you are unable to attend but would like your name to be included in the Class of 2022, you still need to RSVP! Mark 'not attending' and select you would like your name included during the presentation of degrees. If you are not attending and do not wish to be part of the presentation of degrees, there is no action required.
Yes! It wouldn't be a celebration without them!
Yes, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with classmates and network with graduates and faculty.
Yes, but you must RSVP to your invitation to Convocation and provide permissions for us to include your name in the ceremony.
During the ceremony, grads can expect to hear speeches from our platform party, Honorary Doctors, Order of AU recipients, the Governor General Medal winners, and the presentation of degrees.
Grad Boxes will be shipped during the month of May to all eligible graduands that have applied to graduate. Your grad box will be mailed to the mailing address listed on your MyAU account. If you apply to graduate during the month of April 2022, your grad box may not arrive until early June. For questions or to discuss a special circumstance, email convocation@athabascau.ca.
Due to the on-going pandemic resulting in limited access to our facilities, we are unable to offer convocation gowns or hoods to borrow or rent.
Most photography studios will provide a black graduation gown for portraits.
If you wish to purchase a standard black graduation gown, you can order from our supplier, Gaspards, at www.gaspard.ca.
AU offers graduation every month. On approval of your application to graduate, your parchment will be mailed to you, as we do with all graduates today. Please ensure that your mailing address is correct in your myAU account.
Your name, as it is recorded on your student academic record, will be displayed on the parchment. If you have recently changed your name or would like to make changes to the name on your student file, you must notify the Office of the Registrar by completing and submitting the student change of information form and emailing Academic Records at acrec@athabascau.ca.
You can find more information on where to purchase AU memorabilia on the Convocation website or online at the AU store.
It must be an infrequent one! Please reach out to our team at convocation@athabascau.ca.
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Updated November 16, 2021 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)