Convocation 2026

Athabasca University’s Convocation 2026 will take place on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, 2026, in Athabasca, Alberta.

Convocation is a special time for all of us at AU—a time to come together and celebrate the achievements of our graduates.

April 30, 2026 is the deadline to apply to graduate and be eligible to participate in this year’s convocation ceremony. All final grades must be received by the Office of the Registrar, and all program requirements must be completed by this date.

Please note that 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 ceremonial event where the Chair of the Athabasca University Board of Governors formally confers your degree.

Attending convocation is optional for our graduates—applying to graduate does not automatically register you to attend. To have your name and credential announced during the presentation of degrees, you must register to attend. Registration will open on March 2, 2026 and close on May 31, 2026. Eligible graduates will be contacted when registration opens.

Everything you need to know about celebrating this special milestone is now available on the Convocation at AU page. Be sure to review it carefully so you’re fully prepared to celebrate with us this June!

Convocation at AU