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Graduation Information

Graduation Information

WEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Time and Location TBA

A large crowd gathers in an arena for a graduation ceremony.


 

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