» Enjoy breakfast, live entertainment, and graduate portraits
10-10:30 a.m.
» Shuttle buses arrive at the multiplex
10:30 a.m.
» Ceremony hall opens for guest seating
11-11:30 a.m.
» Graduand procession lineup and orientation
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
» Convocation ceremony
» Overflow seating available in the family viewing area
1:30-4 p.m.
» Lunch and Campus Celebration
» Explore faculty and partner booths, live music, games, activities, and campus experiences across AU
2:30-3:30 p.m.
» Connect at Convocation!
Meet faculty in a casual, drop-in setting to connect, take photos, and celebrate together. See campus map for locations
4 p.m.
» Shuttle buses depart from multiplex
» Jostens rings
Explore official AU graduation rings and commemorate your achievement with a lasting symbol of your convocation milestone
» Flowers by Woodland + Wildflowers
Pre-ordered flowers can be picked up on site, with a limited selection of bouquets and arrangements also available for purchase during the celebration
Athabasca Regional Multiplex
Athabasca University respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the Traditional Lands of the Indigenous Peoples (Inuit, First Nations, Métis) of Canada. We honour the ancestry, heritage, and gifts of the Indigenous Peoples and give thanks to them.
JUNE 11 & 12, 2026
ATHABASCA, ALBERTA
Campus Celebration
Visit faculty and partner booths! Enjoy live music, food trucks, glitter tattoos, and interactive campus activities.
» Nukskahtowin (Meeting Place)
Tân’si! Visit Nukskahtowin, a welcoming space celebrating Indigenous culture and community at AU. Ribbons, gifted by the Elders, can be picked up here.
» Art Exhibit
Explore artwork by local artists celebrating the stories, creativity, and landscapes of the region.
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Explore your campus with the AU Scavenger Hunt! Pick up your entry sheet at the Scavenger Hunt booth in the Campus Celebration area. Collect and unscramble the letters from 10 Campus Celebration locations and discover the mystery word for a chance to win prizes including an e-reader, registration in a PowerED by AU course, and an AU swag bag!
Athabasca University campus map
» Alumni Engagement
Pick up your exclusive Class of 2026 alumni pin and learn how to stay connected with AU.
» AUSU Photobooth
Capture your convocation memories at AUSU’s 360 photo booth experience.
» AU Store
Shop AU apparel, gifts, convocation merchandise, and keepsakes.
» AU Press
Browse award-winning books and publications from AU’s openaccess publisher.
» AU Library
Explore the library and connect with the team that supported your learning journey.
» Science Lab
Discover where AU students explore hands-on science learning and research.
» Athabasca Architectural Maker Space
Explore innovative tools, technology, and creative learning in AU’s Maker Space.
Celebrate your day on social media using #AthabascaUGrad and tag us on social @AthabascaU for a chance to win some AU prizes!
Connect at Convocation locations
Thursday, June 11 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
» Faculty of Science and Technology: Maker Space
» Faculty of Health Disciplines: ARC Servery
Friday, June 12 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
» Faculty of Business: Cafeteria
» Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: ARC Servery
Visit a reflective space honouring Survivors and those impacted by Canada’s residential school system, and the legacy of Cree educator Linda Bull, O.C.
