Information for graduates
Did you know?
Graduation and convocation are not the same thing. Graduation is the official recognition that you have completed all the requirements of your program and are entitled to claim the credential you have earned. Convocation is the ceremony at which your degree is conferred by the Chair of the Board.
Convocation is an optional activity for our graduates, therefore applying to graduate does not automatically register you for convocation. To meet privacy requirements, AU requires your consent to be included in the presentation of degrees. To have your name and degree announced, you must register for convocation prior to 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 2023 (TBD) – Convocation 2023
Convocation process
- Submit application for graduation
Review your program requirements to verify your eligibility to graduate, submit an application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar and complete all program requirements by April 30, 2023. View the Office of the Registrar's graduation procedures for more information or contact grad-app@athabascau.ca for questions regarding your graduation status. - Office of the Registrar confirms eligibility to graduate
Upon receipt of your application for graduation, the Office of the Registrar will advise you by letter that you are eligible to graduate. The Office of the Registrar mails your parchment on, or shortly after, the graduation date provided in your confirmation letter. - Invitation to convocation
The convocation team receives a list of eligible graduands from the Office of the Registrar and sends you an invitation in the spring via email to participate in convocation. Remember to keep your email address up to date in MyAU and don’t forget to check your junk mail folder! - Register for convocation
This step is important! To meet privacy requirements, AU requires your consent to be included in AU's presentation of degrees. To have your name and degree announced, you must register for convocation prior to the deadline. Watch for an invitation in the spring from the convocation team inviting you to be a part of the ceremony. The registration deadline is May 31, 2023. Late registrations cannot be accommodated. - Watch for your grad box
Whether you decide to participate in convocation or not, all eligible graduands who have applied to graduate will receive a grad box. Your grad box will be mailed via Canada Post during the month of May to the address listed in your MyAU account. - Stay informed
Watch your inbox (and junk mail folder!) or check the convocation website for details and instructions on how to participate in convocation. Follow @athabascau on social media for fun surprises! - Participate in convocation
Celebrate your achievements with your family and friends!
Still have questions? Check out the FAQs or contact us at convocation@athabascau.ca.
Grad Box
Whether you choose to participate in convocation or not, all eligible graduands who have applied to graduate will receive a curated grad box containing everything you need to celebrate convocation. Your grad box will be mailed in the spring via Canada Post to the address listed in your MyAU account. To prevent delays, please ensure your address is up to date.
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Updated September 28, 2022 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)