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Student life as a graduate student

Events and workshops

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) supports AU graduate students across all faculties with events focused on research skills, professional development, and career success.

Co-hosted workshops and professional development opportunities with Memorial University

FGS and Memorial University (MUN) offer free co-hosted workshops, webinars, and PD opportunities to both MUN and AU graduate students.

View the events on The Hub or on Memorial University’s site.

Graduate Handbook

The Graduate Handbook includes information on FGS policies and regulations. It will help you navigate the following areas of graduate studies:

  • admissions
  • appeals
  • program enrolments
  • dissertations and theses preparation
  • English language proficiency
  • forms and requests
  • transfer credit
  • intellectual property guidelines
  • exams
  • program extension requests
  • roles and responsibilities
Explore the Graduate Handbook

Graduate student research and teaching opportunities

Build your skills and your resumé with research assistant opportunities.

Learning support

While you will not be in a classroom for your studies, you will never be alone. AU and the Faculty of Graduate Studies offer you a wealth of resources and support to help you excel:

Updated January 05, 2024 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)