Information for graduates
Did you know?
Graduation and convocation are different. Graduation is the official recognition that you have completed all your program requirements and are entitled to claim the credential you have earned. Convocation is the ceremony where the chair of the Board of Governors confers your degree.
Attending convocation is optional for our grads—so applying to graduate does not automatically register you to attend convocation. To have your name and credential announced during the presentation of degrees, you must register before the deadline of May 31, 2023.
Important Dates
April 30, 2023 – Deadline to apply for graduation in June. All final grades must be received by the Office of the Registrar, and all program requirements must be completed by this date.
May 31, 2023 – Deadline to register for Convocation 2023
June 15-17, 2023 – Convocation 2023! View the schedule of events for details
Register for convocation
To have your name and credential announced during the degree presentation, you must register before May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (Mountain). Production of a hybrid ceremony is a complex process therefore late registrations will not be accepted.
You will need your student ID number and the primary email address on file in your MyAU account to register.
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful completion of your online registration. Please verify that all information is correct.
Choose how you will participate
In person
Celebrate your degree with your fellow graduates. You will be part of the procession, walk across the stage during the ceremony, and confer your degree in front of your family and friends.
Plan to arrive at the Edmonton EXPO Centre 90 minutes prior to your ceremony to check in, gown up, and line up for the convocation ceremony.
Virtually
Grads attending virtually will experience AU's one-of-a-kind virtual 'cross the stage' moment. You will be provided with a specific time during your ceremony to join a Microsoft Teams call where you will be grouped with others graduating virtually from your faculty. Expect to spend 30 minutes on this call.
Call details and instructions will be sent to you in June after registration has closed and before the week of the ceremony.
Friends and family
Things you need to know about Convocation 2023
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Updated May 18, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)