Many smiles were captured at our photo and video booths at Athabasca University’s Convocation, where graduates had free professional photos and 360 videos. Above is a few highlights featuring the AUSU President Jan Lehmann and several of the amazing graduates.

Congratulations to all who graduated and who attended Convocation virtually or in person, it was truly inspiring to see so many walk across the stage with their hard-earned diplomas!

Indigenous Consultations:

We greet you in unity.

AUSU has launched the Indigenous Students Engagement & Advocacy Survey as Phase 1 of our Membership Consultations. We want to hear your voice to better understand how AUSU can support, represent, and uplift Indigenous students.

This survey has been emailed to all students, open until midnight on July 20th. All participants have an opportunity to enter to win a $50 giftcard! If you have not received a link to your AU email with the survey, please contact president@ausu.org.

Provincial Funding Survey

We have also launched a survey for students receiving provincial funding for tuition. Your feedback will drive real change and support for AU students like you. This survey has been sent out to all students, open until midnight on July 20th. Participants will also have an opportunity to enter to win a $50 giftcard! If you have not received a link to your AU email with the survey, please contact president@ausu.org.

Awards Judging:

All winners have been contacted by our office, and will be shared on our platforms soon. Thank you to all who participated, it is clear that our incredible membership is like no other!

Help shape the future

With your ongoing support and feedback, we can work together to make a difference in your educational experience at Athabasca University.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who applied for the AUSU Seasonal Awards and Scholarships! 

We’ve seen an incredible increase in applications this year, showcasing the inspiring ambition and dedication of so many students in our community. Over the next two weeks, AUSU’s Awards Committee will continue their hard work in processing and reviewing applications. 

We appreciate your patience during this process. All winners will be contacted directly by our office!

On another exciting note, Convocation is just around the corner!

Athabasca University will be hosting Convocations on June 5th-6th. We’re thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduating students in Athabasca. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have led you to this milestone, and AUSU is here to help make your convocation like no other.  

AUSU is excited to present our Graduation Memories Experience at Convocation featuring:

🎥 360 Video Booth – Step inside and record immersive, interactive videos to relive your graduation from every angle.

📸 Photo Booth Experience – Strike a pose for high-quality images in our professionally lit, beautifully designed photo booth.

✨ Instant Keepsakes – Choose print or digital downloads, making it easy to treasure your convocation memories and share them online. Graduates will receive a private password to access, download, and share photos free for six months. 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and see the excitement of this milestone reflected in every smile, laugh, and moment shared. Whether you’re graduating this year or cheering on your fellow students, we hope you’ll join us in making this occasion special. 

Digital Yearbook: 

Our friends at the Athabasca University Graduate Student Association (AUGSA) are extending an invitation to all AU graduates, both undergraduates and graduates, to join the Convocation 2025 Digital Yearbook, including complimentary pins and other exciting keepsakes. 

Congratulations to the graduating class – your future is bright, and we’re honoured to celebrate with you 🌟

🎓 Have a convocation like no other!

Spring has sprung, and so has our Spring Awards Season! In line with our mission of transparency, AUSU is excited to share our achievements from the past month and our goals for the upcoming two months. 

Our Accomplishments last month: 

• We launched a new and more accessible website.
• Revamped and successfully rolled out the Spring 2025 awards season through a new platform, along with a brand new awards policy.
• Initiated a partnership with AU’s Faculty of Humanities to research better support for accommodative students at AU. 

Our goals for the next two months are to: 

• Open phase 1 of consultations with our students.
•  Refine our councillors’ portfolios to better serve and support your needs. 
• Work towards securing health and dental benefits for our membership through a referendum.
•  Launch an updated social media platform for students to connect. 

We appreciate your continued support during this process, and are committed to making your educational experience at Athabasca University memorable. If you have any questions or require further details, please feel free to reach out! 

Reminder: our Awards and Scholarships are still open for application until April 30th! 

Click here to access our Spring 2025 Awards and Scholarships, along with our year-round bursaries (Including our travel, computer and emergency bursaries).

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2025 Awards and Scholarship applications are now open for undergraduate AU students! As promised, we’ve delivered—just in time for the new season. We have launched a fresh platform featuring new scholarships, awards and bursaries. We hope you enjoy exploring these awards, and wish you the best of luck with your applications!

Applications will be accepted from April 1st-30th 2025, closing at midnight.

Our new seasonal awards and scholarships include:

• Faculty Scholarships ($1000 for 4 recipients per faculty): These celebrate the achievements of program students across the Humanities, Science, Health, and Business faculties.
• Academic Excellence Scholarship ($1000 x 4): honours the highest academic achievements in GPA.
• Returning Student Award: ($500 x 4): for students who have returned to post-secondary education after 5 or more years
• Resilient Scholar Award: ($1000 x 4): Celebrates the resilience and academic success of students who have undergone significant hardships
• AUSU Community Impact & Engagement Award: ($1,000 x 4): Recognizes impactful volunteer service in local and AU communities
• Storyteller Award ($500 x 4): Submit a creative and original artwork, story, or video that shares your educational journey!

Awards, Scholarships, and bursary applications are all now available on a new, simplified platform, making it easier than ever to apply.

Apply here by April 30th!

How to Apply?

1. Register and create an account using your AU email address.
2. Select the Awards, Scholarships, or Bursary category.
3. Choose the Award, Scholarship or Bursary you wish to apply to.
4. Fill out the questionnaire and upload the supporting documentation.

Deadline: April 30th 2025

If you have any questions, please contact president@ausu.org.

Click here to learn more about the awards and our new awards policy!

Please be patient as we rebuild our Website.