Welcome to the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU)—a dynamic community dedicated to empowering every student through robust advocacy, inclusive support, and innovative engagement.
We champion your rights and ensure that your concerns are heard in every district of AU—transforming policies and decisions with your input.
Student Support & Resources
Our tailored initiatives provide you with the tools you need to succeed academically and personally.
Community & Engagement
Through diverse events and cultural celebrations, we nurture a campus culture of inclusivity and mutual respect—where every student finds their place.
The Athabasca University Students’ Union recognizes that we operate on Treaty 6 territory—the traditional lands of the Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree), Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree Dene, Saulteaux, Niisitapi, Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. We acknowledge the cultural significance of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton’s traditional Cree name, which translates to Beaver Hills House) and celebrate the diverse Indigenous histories, languages, and cultures our members bring from across Canada and around the world.
At AUSU, we are committed to decolonization, reconciliation, and the ongoing journey of unlearning and growth. We endeavor to build genuine, equitable relationships with Indigenous learners at AU as well as with Indigenous members within our organization. We advocate with and for Indigenous learners through meaningful consultation, and we strive to create spaces that are inclusive, respectful, and equitable.
Extra Resources Hub
Empowering Your Journey Beyond AUSU
At AUSU, we recognize that successful student life extends beyond campus services. Our Extra Resources Hub curates a diverse collection of outside links and tools to support your academic, professional, and personal development. Explore trusted resources designed to help AU students overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
You will find:
Career & Professional Development: Discover job boards, internship portals, online career counseling, resume-building platforms, and interview preparation resources tailored for emerging professionals.
Health & Wellness Support: Explore external counseling services, mental health organizations, and wellness programs that support both emotional and physical well-being.
Financial Assistance: Find scholarship directories, bursary listings, financial literacy guides, and information on student loans to manage your education expenses.
Community & Social Engagement: Connect with volunteer networks, mentorship platforms, and social forums that broaden your community involvement and networking opportunities and more…
If you come across a valuable resource not yet featured here, let us know. We welcome your recommendations to help the entire AU community benefit.
Student Savings
Direct2U Pharmacy Savings
AUSU is excited to connect AU undergraduate students with great pharmacy savings in partnership with the Direct2U Virtual Pharmacy, now with preferred pharmacy pricing, free delivery in Canada, and discounts on purchases through the DrugSmart Pharmacy platform.
Preferred Pharmacy Pricing!
Free Delivery in Canada!
Once you create your account and your information is verified, you will be eligible for preferred pricing and benefits. These include:
15 DrugSmart Circle points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases (what is this?)
a 5,000-point DrugSmart Circle sign-up bonus that can be redeemed for $10 off your next purchase
Transferring your prescriptions from another pharmacy is easy to do and completely free. Simply provide the phone number of the pharmacy you’d like to transfer from, and DrugSmart Pharmacy will contact them to complete the process for you.
AUSU has teamed up with FYidoctors to bring tremendous preferred partner savings on eyewear to our student membership!
FYidoctors has over 370 locations across Canada, and growing! They were founded by some of Canada’s most reputable and respected optometrists who believe that patients should come before products and that eye care should be their primary focus.
FYidoctors is offering the following discounts to our student members:
20% Off: Complete pairs of glasses and sunglasses.*
10% Off: Any contact lens box
10% Off: Online eyewear purchases (use code at checkout)
*Regular priced optical frames and lenses. Sunglasses can be prescription or non. Excludes RayBan Meta products.
How to Access the Discount
Step 1: email president@ausu.org to request the FYidoctors Partner card.
Step 2: present the Partner card and your student ID at FYidoctors during purchase.
Step 3: enjoy the savings!!
Student Price Card (SPC)
AUSU is thrilled to offer AU undergraduates a chance to save more with the Student Price Card—take advantage of exclusive student discounts today.
The Student Price Card, also known as the SPC Card, is a student loyalty program in Canada offering discounts and deals on things like clothes, food, travel, and more. Show your SPC Card at participating locations and receive instant savings every time you shop.
When you purchase a Student Price Card annual membership, you gain instant access to 450+ unlimited discounts and up to 25% off top brands.
Sound good to you?
Well, it gets better! When you purchase an SPC Card through the AUSU link below, you take advantage of an additional $2.00 savings off the cost of the annual membership. At only $9.99/year, the card pays for itself with one purchase!
The AUSU Wellness Passport was created with the idea that wellness is a personal journey. Much like a real passport, it marks the steps you take. As you explore this path to better well-being, you’ll find a variety of activities to engage in. Completing them earns you valuable passport stamps and helps enhance your overall wellness.
The Wellness Passport is thoughtfully designed around the eight dimensions of wellness: social, spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, occupational, environmental, and financial. Each section offers a curated selection of eight activities tailored to its specific dimension, with a written resource and an accompanying video, all conveniently hyperlinked for seamless access.
As you explore your wellness journey, check out our additional resource guide for more ideas and valuable information.
We hope that you’ll embark on this journey with us to better your well-being, and we know that a bit of positive reinforcement can increase motivation to get started. So, we’re offering the opportunity to win prizes! Each quarter—January, April, July, and October—we’ll give away three $50 gift cards.
Participating students must complete at least three activities from each wellness section to qualify. Then email your completed Wellness Passport to ausu@ausu.org – we’ll keep track of the entries for a random draw for prizes every quarter!
Food Assistance Program
Food insecurity is a problem many post-secondary students face due to rising tuition costs, living expenses, and insufficient financial aid systems. Students often face significant challenges as they work toward personal growth, academic achievement, and professional success.
Recognising these obstacles, AUSU is proud to offer the Food Assistance Program; a dedicated resource for AU undergraduate students experiencing food insecurity. If you are in need of support, apply here
Awards & Bursaries
AUSU seasonal awards and year-round bursaries are available to qualifying AUSU members* who submit completed applications with all required forms by the appropriate deadline.
To learn more about our awards and bursaries see Policy 7.02. Applications are collected and processed through AwardForce.
*You are an AUSU member if you are currently taking any AU undergraduate course for credit. Your membership ends on the end date of your course, including extensions or when your final grade is posted.
We are also thrilled to partner with AU on another important initiative by sponsoring the AUSU Indigenous Student Award administered by AU and open annually for applications from December 1 to January 15. AUSU Indigenous Student Awards encourage and support Indigenous students at AU as they pursue their academic studies. Learn more about the AUSU Indigenous Student Awards on the AU website here.
Advocacy & Representation
AUSU is dedicated to supporting and empowering the AU student community through comprehensive advocacy services. AUSU offers two main types of advocacy to address the diverse needs of its members: individual student advocacy and external advocacy. Individual student advocacy focuses on providing personalised support to students facing academic or administrative challenges, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. On the the other hand, external advocacy involves representing the collective interests of the student body to broader audiences, including policymakers and education stakeholders, to drive meaningful change and improve the overall student experience at AU.
Please email president@ausu.org if you have concerns or feedback about things such as:
course problems
academic or exam fees
tutor concerns
any other concerns related to your student life
new course suggestions
any ideas that will improve your academic experience overall
