This study embraces a neurodivergence-affirming framework that centers autistic strengths and lived experience. Focusing on character strengths such as curiosity and honesty, it explores how knowing about and using these strengths in everyday life may support the well-being of autistic university students. Autistic students from two Ontario universities shared their experiences of strengths, well-being, school engagement, and autistic burnout. We expect that greater strengths awareness and use will relate to higher well-being and engagement, and lower burnout. This talk brings strengths to the forefront, highlighting character strengths as a powerful pathway to well-being, resilience, and neurodivergent joy in higher education.