Location and schedule
Location details
Located on major transit routes, the Edmonton EXPO Centre is easily accessible by car, bus or Light Rail Transit (LRT).
In person
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 - 118 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 0J2
Virtual
Microsoft Teams
Recommended hotels
Centrally located in downtown Edmonton, the Courtyard Marriott Edmonton Downtown and The Westin Edmonton are our preferred hotels with special rates. Both hotels are a short drive or quick light rail transit (LRT) ride away from the Edmonton EXPO Centre and offer access to Edmonton’s river valley, 4th street promenade, and more!
Use the links below to book a room directly. Rates are based on double occupancy. If you require a room that can accommodate more people, the hotel's standard rate will apply.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 15, 2023
All times are listed in Mountain.
| Virtual experience orientation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual experience orientation | Microsoft Teams | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Graduates attending virtually will receive an invitation to join a virtual experience orientation. You will receive instructions on how to participate and practice your ‘on stage’ moment and what to expect during the ceremony. |
Friday, June 16, 2023
All times are listed in Mountain.
| Ceremony One | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivals and gowning begin | Edmonton EXPO Centre | 8:00 a.m. | Grads arrive to check in, receive gown and hood, and line up for convocation procession |
| Convocation ceremony one | Edmonton EXPO Centre and Microsoft Teams | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Faculty of Health Disciplines Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Ceremony Two | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivals and gowning begin | Edmonton EXPO Centre | 1:00 p.m. | Grads arrive to check in, receive gown and hood, and line up for convocation procession |
| Convocation ceremony two | Edmonton EXPO Centre and Microsoft Teams | 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. | Faculty of Business Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Not sure which faculty you are part of? Find your faculty here.
AU Homecoming
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
Keep your convocation celebrations going and explore everything Athabasca has to offer with AU's Homecoming event on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in the town of Athabasca, enjoy campus tours, lawn games with staff and AU grads, the local farmers' market and street festivals, nature walks, farm fun, swimming, and more! This is sure to be a fun-filled, family-friendly day—and it’s free! Bus transportation is available.
For more information about Athabasca, check out the visitor's guide!
| AU Homecoming in Athabasca, Alta. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Choose to take a complimentary shuttle bus from one of 3 pickup locations in Edmonton or receive directions if you plan to drive yourself. Downtown Edmonton:
Edmonton North:
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| 10 a.m. | Arrival and welcome to Athabasca University campus | ||
| 10:15 a.m. | Tours and activities at Athabasca University campus Enjoy an antique car show, lawn games, campus tours, live music, snacks, swag, and more! | ||
| Noon | Departures to downtown Athabasca | ||
| 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and activities at the riverfront and Athabasca Farmers' Market Visit the farmers’ market and try delicious food from local vendors and restaurants. Please note that lunch is not provided, so we recommend you plan to purchase food downtown or bring your own. Some vendors and restaurants only accept cash. | ||
| 2 to 4 p.m. | Choose from activities at 3 locations in and around town:
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| 4 to 6 p.m. | Travel to Edmonton If you choose to take the complimentary shuttle busses, we will return you to your original pickup location. | ||
Helpful links and resources:
Updated June 02, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)