Graduation Information
Graduation Information
WEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Time and Location TBA
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dont’ forget to order your cap and gown!
Follow the link below. You will need a Cap and Gown Rental unit (includes a tassel). Jostens offers many more products to celebrate your senior year, but the only necessary items for walking across the stage are the Cap and Gown Rental unit for $39.95
West High School Salt Lake City, UT - West HS Cap & Custom Rental Gown - Jostens
If you have graduation questions, please reach out to Stephanie Vargas in the counseling center (stephanie.gordon@slcschools.org)
If you have question after you have ordered please feel free to call 1-800-JOSTENS (1-800-567-8367) or visit JOSTENS.COM.
IMPORTANT DATES
Graduation Information: Class of 2026
Dates and times are subject to change. This information will be updated as needed. The information below is a summary. More details to come as the year unfolds. For updates, listen for daily announcements, check weekly West Connect, Parent Square, and monthly Class of 2026 message.
For letters of recommendation, ask teachers, counselors, and coaches now – and keep them updated on your resume and college application timeline.
Date |
Event |
August 27, 2025 @ 6:00 am |
Senior Sunrise @ 6:00 am on the Track Field |
September 24, 2025 |
Senior Year Overview & Jostens Cap and Gown Info – Auditorium @ 2:20 pm. |
October 1, 2025 |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2025-2026 school year |
October 6 – October 10, 2025 |
Utah College Application Week (UCAW) – universities in Utah offering free applications |
October 22, 2025 |
Jostens Senior Celebration Delivery during lunch in the commons |
December 2025 |
Jostens: Order makeup and pick up |
January 27, 2026 |
PAC: Name verification for diplomas |
February 2-6, 2026 |
College and Career Week |
February 23, 2026 |
Honors diploma recipients posted – Guidance Center, Rm 316 |
March 2026 |
Graduation Announcements Pick up |
March 17-18, 2026 |
Graduation Speech and Performance tryouts – after school |
March 20, 2026 |
Graduation speakers and performance numbers posted |
May 15, 2026 |
Decision Day |
May 15, 2026 |
Senior clearance forms, senior survey; senior device return |
May 2026 |
Senior Sunrise |
May 20, 2026 |
Cap and Gown Pick Up in the commons 10:30-12:30 |
May 2026 |
Senior Breakfast, cord pick up, yearbooks |
May 27, 2026 |
Graduation Rehearsal -MANDATORY for all graduating seniors – auditorium at 8:45 am Grad Walks – after rehearsal |
May 29, 2026 |
Graduation! – Jon M Huntsman Center at the University of Utah; be at the Huntsman Center by 3:00 pm. Commencement Ceremony starts at 4:00 pm |