Schedule of events
Athabasca Regional Multiplex
9 a.m. » Graduand check-in and gowning begins » 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.
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» Graduand procession lineup and orientation
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. » Convocation ceremony » Overflow seating available in the family viewing area
Main Entrance
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
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Registration
Breakfast and lunch
Gowning room
Graduation portraits
JUNE 11 & 12, 2026
Family viewing area
Jostens rings
ATHABASCA, ALBERTA
Kids' zone
Information
Washrooms (Also available upstairs)
Convocation ceremony
Flowers by Woodland + Wildflowers
Accessible entrance
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
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