Athabasca University

09/03/2026

Calling all graduate and undergraduate students!

The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) has been extended to Sept. 13.

Present your work in Athabasca, Alta. this October and have a chance to network with your fellow students and over 20 AU faculty and staff.

The GSRC is a multi-disciplinary academic research forum that brings together graduate students and alumni from all faculties at Athabasca University. The conference is co-delivered by the Athabasca University Graduate Students' Association and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 

09/01/2026

September is loading…

For many of our students, September means more than just starting a new course. It can mean getting the kids ready for school, settling into new routines, setting new goals, and finding your rhythm again.

Whether you're starting something new or picking up where you left off, here's to making this September Like No Other.

09/01/2026

Back-to-school season is a good reminder to refresh your study routine. Whether you're returning after a break or simply looking for a better way to balance school with everything else on your plate, a few small changes can make a big difference!

Try these tips to refresh your study routine:
• Enhance your learning with the library's resources
• Craft your research strategy
• Improve your study techniques
• Stick to a schedule to find balance
• Access mental-health resources 24/7
• Get personalized academic advice
• Tap into learning accommodations and supports

For more tips and AU resources to help you reset and refocus, read the full article and find the resources at the link in our bio.

08/31/2026

We’re proud to see Athabasca University’s Carrie Anton featured in Edify Edmonton!

As AU’s Accessibility Services coordinator, Anton combines lived experience, professional expertise, and a passion for advocacy to help remove barriers for students with disabilities.

From Paralympic gold medallist to accessibility champion, her outstanding work reflects what it means to make education Like No Other.

Paralympic gold medalist and advocate for accessibility and inclusion

08/29/2026

If you could press pause on summer for one more week, how would you spend it? ☀️

08/28/2026

Apply for an AU Undergraduate Bursary by Sept. 15!

These bursaries support current AU undergraduate students who are experiencing financial need or exceptional life circumstances. Eligible students must have completed at least 3 AU credits and have room in their program for a future course registration.

Learn more about this and other awards through our awards portal!

Navigate your educational journey with Athabasca University's awards and bursaries

08/28/2026

What can you do with an online architecture degree from Athabasca University? For many graduates, it has been an important stepping stone to professional certification and a career as an architect.

Read what graduates have said about the program, and how it has helped them to launch their careers in architecture and related fields!

Graduates of Athabasca University's online Bachelor of Science in Architecture program share how they've advanced their careers.

08/25/2026

September, October, and November awards and bursaries are now open for applications! Browse the listings to see if there are any that you may be eligible for. ⭐️

Description of the award The Mackenzie King Scholarships were established as an independent charitable trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874-1950).

08/24/2026

Apply for the AU I-CARE Completion Bursary by Sept. 1!

This bursary supports eligible AU undergraduate and graduate students who are nearing completion of their program and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have no more than 15 AU credits remaining in an undergraduate program or 9 AU credits remaining in a graduate program, and meet other eligibility criteria.

Learn more about this and other awards through our awards portal! https://athau.ca/3aKaXUj

08/23/2026

“Way less wasted time! I get to work around my schedule and on my terms. And from the comfort of my own pyjamas most of the time too!”

Meet Brittany Arora, a Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner student balancing graduate studies, raising three children and caring for her son, who requires ongoing medical care.

When Arora applied to AU, she was nine weeks pregnant with her third child. She knew commuting to campus for in-person classes would not fit her life. AU’s online learning model gave her the flexibility to study on her terms while being present for her family.

“Every minute of my day counts.”

From studying between her son’s medical appointments to listening to lectures on the way to appointments, Arora has found ways to make her education work alongside her responsibilities. She’s also become involved in the AU community as the MN-NP Student Liaison, co-founded the MN-NP Mentorship Program and taken her research to conferences.

Now, she’s working toward her dream of opening an NP-led clinic.

After becoming a mother of three and navigating her son's complex medical needs, Brittany Arora chose Athabasca University for the flexibility to pursue her nursing education on her own terms.