Your advocate to the university and government
The AUGSA is dedicated to a future where graduate-level education at Athabasca University is accessible, affordable, and of outstanding quality.
Our services, resources & you!
Advocacy & Student Services
Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association is your advocate to the university and government; you can learn more about our advocacy efforts here.
Emergency Food Assistance Program
Providing equitable access to food while supporting graduate students in achieving their educational journey.
Student Awards & Bursaries
AUGSA offers a number of student awards and bursaries on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
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Advocacy to Athabasca University, provincial & federal government
AUGSA acts as an advocate on behalf of graduate students. With government advocacy, AUGSA is a member of both the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) as well as the Alberta Graduate Provincial Advocacy Council (abGPAC).
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Graduate student research conference
AUGSA and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) come together each year to present the annual Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC). This forum offers AU students a chance to showcase their planned, ongoing, and recently completed research.
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Student representation at Athabasca University
AUGSA student leaders advocate for and represents the student voice at Athabasca University on many committees, councils, the Board of Governors, and more.
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Awards & bursaries
AUGSA offers a range of awards and bursaries for Graduate Students at Athabasca University to recognize achievements and support their ongoing academic pursuits.