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Athabasca University Convocation 2025 in pictures

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Convocation celebrations brought together graduates, families, faculty, and staff in Athabasca University’s home of Athabasca

Athabasca University campus was abuzz with celebration and excitement during Convocation on June 5 and 6, as graduates from the Class of 2025 marked a milestone moment in their education.

The festivities featured plenty of smiles, cheers as grads crossed the convocation stage, photos with family and friends, food, music, and much more in AU’s home community of Athabasca.

Take a peek to see some of the memories captured below at Convocation 2025!

a trio of grads in front of an orange 51ÎÛÂþbanner

51ÎÛÂþgrads sitting together in a large room

A grad gives a thumbs up to Chief Cadmus Delorme

A room full of 51ÎÛÂþgrads hold their hands in the air while seated

a bag pipe player leads the convocation procession

detail view of a person playing a traditional Indigenous drum

51ÎÛÂþgraduands during convocation ceremonies

51ÎÛÂþPresident Dr. Alex Clark with his arms wide welcoming grads and guests

Chief Cadmus Delorme receiving an honorary degree

Joy Romero dressed in academic robes speaks at a podium

 

Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club dancers perform on the convocation stage

51ÎÛÂþgrads seated at convocation

close-up of a grad smiling

person using a phone to take photos of a grad and family

two grads pose for a photo on campus with balloons in the background

A grad and their family celebrates outdoors at 51ÎÛÂþcampus

A proud grad poses for a photo in front of a banner

a grad and mom holds her baby with trees in the background

musicians perform on campus

a grad holds their degree in front of an I love 51ÎÛÂþsign

A grad celebrates with their family outdoors on 51ÎÛÂþcampus

A grad holds their degree in front of a fountain on 51ÎÛÂþcampus

an aerial view of 51ÎÛÂþcampus and the Athabasca multiplex

Convocation 2025—a celebration like no other!

Read more stories about 51ÎÛÂþstudents and grads as part of our Convocation 2025 coverage.

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