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Convocation vendors and services

To help mark this milestone, several services and keepsakes are available to graduates and their guests during convocation.

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51ÎÛÂþmerchandise and keepsakes

Celebrate your achievement and show your 51ÎÛÂþpride with a variety of official Athabasca University merchandise and keepsakes available through the 51ÎÛÂþStore. From apparel and accessories to parchment frames designed to display your degree, diploma, or certificate, you’ll find items that help commemorate your accomplishment and your connection to AU.

Shop 51ÎÛÂþmerchandise

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51ÎÛÂþPress

Explore books and publications from Athabasca University Press (51ÎÛÂþPress), Canada’s first open-access scholarly press dedicated to expanding access to knowledge and sharing research with readers around the world.

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Graduation portraits

GradPhotos.ca is the official photographer for Athabasca University and will be available onsite during Convocation for graduation portraits. Book a convocation-day photo session to capture this milestone.

You can also book an appointment year-round at their studio in Edmonton, Alta., where graduates can be photographed in the official 51ÎÛÂþcap, gown, and hood for their degree.

Prefer a local option? Many professional photography studios offer graduation portrait sessions and will have a standard black graduation gown and cap available. Convocation hoods are available for purchase.

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51ÎÛÂþclass rings

Commemorate your accomplishment with an 51ÎÛÂþgrad ring from Jostens. Crafted with precision and available in a variety of styles and metals, these rings are designed to reflect your personal taste while honouring your academic achievements.

All ring designs will be on display at Convocation 2026, and a Jostens representative will be onsite to size your finger, answer questions, and assist with ordering your 51ÎÛÂþring.

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Grad flowers and gifts

Pre-order graduation flowers and gifts from Athabasca-based florist Woodland + Wildflower Weddings, including 51ÎÛÂþ2026 bouquets and graduation bears. Orders can be placed in advance and picked up on convocation day. A limited number will be available for purchase on the day of convocation.