Convocation 2026 is taking place June 11-12 in Athabasca, Alta., and registration is now open!
Every student should be proud of the perseverance, drive, and ambition it’s taken to get to the end of their educational journey at Athabasca University. Now it’s time to celebrate YOU and mark your incredible milestone at convocation!
Ceremony schedule
| Thursday, June 11 | Friday, June 12 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
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| Faculty of Health Disciplines Faculty of Science and Technology | Faculty of Business Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Students with a graduation date from July 2025 to March 2026 are currently eligible to register for Convocation 2026. Invitations will be sent out monthly to the most recent graduates as applications are received by the registrar.
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.
What grads need to know
Graduates often ask about the difference between applying to graduate and registering for convocation.
Applying for graduation does not automatically register you for convocation. All course work must be completed and submitted, and you must submit your application to graduate by April 30, 2026.
To be part of the convocation ceremonies and have your name and credential announced during the presentation of degrees, you must register to attend. Registration opened on March 2, 2026 and closes on May 31, 2026. Eligible graduates will be contacted after registration opens.
Once you have completed and submitted your registration form online, you will receive an email confirming your registration and responses. If you have any questions, send an email to the convocation team.
Details on how to register will be emailed to eligible graduates. Remember to keep your contact information up to date in your myAU account to ensure you receive convocation communications.
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 prepared to celebrate with us this June!