Graduation Information
Graduation Information
WEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Date: May 27, 2027
Time: 6:00 pm
Student Lineup: 5:00 pm in the tunnel
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Center, University of Utah
Address: 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Jostens Graduation Orders
Dear Students and Parents,
Order your cap, gown, and graduation essentials through Jostens using the links below. The order deadline is October 7th at midnight!
Please look at the options below and click on the link that works best for you and place your order online before the deadline.
Order online by October 7th
- Option 1. Click here to order your cap, gown, & graduation essentials: GRADUATION PRODUCTS
- Option 2. To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link: CLASS RINGS
- Lowest class ring prices in 30 years! Rings as low as $150.
- Option 3. Choose from several Letter Jacket options — customize and order your jacket by clicking on this link: LETTERMAN JACKETS
For information and videos on ordering, click this link: HOW TO ORDER VIDEOS
Note: All tassels, caps, and gowns will be delivered in your custom school colors. Caps and gowns will be delivered to the school in the spring closer to graduation. Other items will mail directly to you.
If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at durfeyoffice@jostens.com or 801-766-6754.
Local Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thank You and Congratulations!
Graduation Information: Class of 2027
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 2027 messages.
For letters of recommendation, begin to ask teachers, counselors, and coaches now – and keep them updated on your resume and college application timelines.
| Date | Event |
| September 23, 2026 | Senior Year Overview & Jostens Cap and Gown Info - Auditorium @ 10:06 am (2nd period) |
| October 5-9, 2026 | Utah College Application Week (UCAW) - universities in Utah offering free applications |
| October 5 & 8, 2026 | Seal of Biliteracy testing in the Library |
| October 8, 2026 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available for 2026-2027 school year. 3:30-6:30 pm in the library |
| October 15, 2026 | Jostens Senior Celebration Delivery - shipped directly to students’ homes |
| January 11, 2027 | Name verification for diplomas, Honors Diploma applications, Cord applications due *Information will be forthcoming |
| February 8-12, 2027 | College & Career Week |
| March 3, 2027 | Graduation Speech tryouts - after school (3 speeches, notifications will be provided within the following week) |
| March 15, 2027 | Senior Spring Information Meeting |
| End of March 2027 | Graduation announcement delivery (if ordered through Jostens) |
| May 1, 2027 | Outside Credit & Credit Recovery completed |
| May 7, 2027 | Senior Will Fail – reported by teachers |
| May 10, 2027 | Clearance forms will be provided to your 2nd period class |
| May 14, 2027 | Decision Day |
| May 18, 2027 | Clearance forms due/Senior Survey/Senior Device Return/school material returns Cap & Gown pickup when cleared for graduation |
| May 25, 2027 | Senior Breakfast, cord pick up, yearbooks 9:00-11:00 am, Field House Graduation Walk at Elementary Schools following Senior Breakfast |
| May 26, 2027 | Graduation Rehearsal - MANDATORY for all graduating seniors - auditorium 9:00-11:30 am, south lawn/auditorium Senior Sunset - 7:30-9:00 pm, Football Field |
| May 27, 2027 | Commencement Ceremony! Jon M. Huntsman Center University of Utah. Students need to line up in the tunnel at 5:00 pm, ceremony begins at 6:00 pm |
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Note: Cords and regalia are subject to change and will be updated as more information is received from clubs. Cords are listed in 6 categories. The requirements are listed for each student to be able to receive this recognition. Students can find a list of the cords they will be receiving on April 20, 2026 in the Counseling Center.
1. Academic Honors
-3.5 Cumulative GPA: over the course of the last 4 years of high school, student GPA needs to be at a minimum of 3.5 in order to receive this cord. GPAs will be assessed for each student at the beginning of second semester, however they will be reevaluated at the beginning of 4th term. A recipient may be eligible at semester but may change due to 3rd term grades.
-AP Scholar: granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. This is evaluated at the beginning of student senior year.
-Armed Services: students who have signed a contract to enter full time US military service after high school graduation.
-First Gen to go to College: students whose parents (both) have never received a college diploma
-First Gen to graduate from High School: students whose parents (both) did not receive a high school diploma.
-Global Scholar: students who started learning English as a second language starting summer after their 8th grade year.
-Honors Diploma: students must have the following criteria completed by 3rd term of their senior year to qualify for an honors diploma
- Have a 3.50 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must average four (4) IB, AP, Concurrent or Honors credits each year, The total number of IB, AP, Concurrent or Honors credit will be at least sixteen (16) for the four years of High School.
- Of the 16 credits, the student must complete a minimum of three AP, IB or Concurrent credits while at West High.
- Must take at least two (2) years of a world language in grades 9-12. World Language classes at level three or above will count as Honors Credit.
-IB Career Path: Students in the IB career path will quality according to the requirements from the IB program.
-IB Class: Students who have taken at least 1 IB class during their high school career. NOTE: If students are enrolled in the IB Career Path or IB Diploma program, they do NOT qualify for this recognition.
-IB Diploma: Students in the IB Diploma path will quality according to the requirements from the IB program.
-National Honor Society: Become a member of the National Honor Society through application, maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA, and completing service hours. See Advisor for details.
-National Merit: Take the PSAT/NMSQT during Junior year, qualify as a semifinalist based on your test score.
-Seal of Biliteracy: Students who are proficient in English and one or more World Language (pass a nationally or internationally language assessment with advisor)
-Service Learning: applications are found in the Counseling Center. 150 hours of service in the community starting the summer after 8th grade year through senior year. Applications due April 15, 2026.
-Sterling Scholars: GPA of 3.0 or higher, ACT score of 17 or higher, nomination from school (application process). Finalists for West High school will qualify for this recognition.
-Title VII Program Recipients: According to H.B. 30, students who are recognized tribal members will be allowed to wear tribal clothing as recognition for graduation. These stoles and hats are provided by the district.
2. UHSAA: students need to meet a GPA requirement, attendance and participation in Varsity qualifying games, meets, and matches. Please see athletic director for details for each individual sport/activity
-These include sports, music, choir, debate, and theatre.
3. CTSO: Career and Technical Student Organizations
DECA, FBLA, HOSA, FEELC: Student participating in these organizations for at least 70% of their senior year, will receive a PIN in recognition due to their organization.
CTE Cords: students who pass 2 or more CTE Skills tests
CTE Medallion: Students who complete a CTE Pathway with 3 credits with 1 of the credits that is a Concentrator Course class.
CTE Apprenticeship: Students who complete a CTE apprenticeship.
4. School Sponsored Curricular Clubs and Classes
-American Sign Language Honor Society: See advisor for requirements; these could possibly include a GPA requirement, service hours, and attendance to events.
-Arabic Honor Society: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-AVID:
-Chinese Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Drama Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-German Honor Society: see advisor for requirements; these could possibly include a GPA requirement, service hours, and attendance to events.
-Latinos in Action: see advisor for requirements; these could possibly include a GPA requirement, service hours, and attendance to events.
-Navy JROTC 3+ years: participate in the JROTC class for at least 3 years.
-Newspaper: student must attend at least 70% of the class meetings
-ProStart: student must attend at least 70% of the class meetings; see advisor for all requirements.
-Red Rock Robotics: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Student Government: student needs to be in the Student Government class in good standing for a full year.
-West High Dance Company: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-West Winds Literary Magazine: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Yearbook: student must attend at least 70% of the class meetings
5. Student Driven Clubs
-Black Student Union: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Equity Student Advocacy Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Key Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Krakens Ultimate Frisbee: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Native American Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-Panther Virus: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
-West High Ghana Club: student must attend at least 70% of the club meetings
6. School Partners:
-GEAR UP: see advisor for detailed requirements
-Pace: see advisor for detailed requirements
-Trio: See advisor for details requirements
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Academic Honor Organization Regalia/Color Supervisor 3.5 Cumulative GPA gold Stephanie Vargas AP Scholar light blue Jenny Nicholas Armed Services red, white and blue twist Jonathan Kehr First Gen to go to College light green Stephanie Vargas First Gen to graduate from High School red and black twist Stephanie Vargas Global Scholar stole Laura Nava Honors Diploma stole Stephanie Vargas IB Career Path medallion Jenny Nicholas IB Class royal blue Jenny Nicholas IB Diploma IB medallion Jenny Nicholas National Honor Society stole Mindy Thompson National Merit brown Stephanie Vargas Seal of Biliteracy teal Laila Lamani Service Learning purple Stephanie Vargas Sterling Scholars maroon Kara Budge Title VII Program Recipients native stole and cap Lornie Pinnecoose UHSAA Organization Cords Supervisor West High UHSAA Red, black and gold twist Stephanie Vargas Music Red, black and gold twist Brian Blodgett Choir Red, black and gold twist Andrea Hernandez Debate Red, black and gold twist Ryan Knippel Theatre Red, black and gold twist Becca Tzovaras CTSO DECA DECA Pin Stuart Morris FBLA FBLA Pin Sonja Blackham HOSA HOSA Pin Garth McFarland FCCLA FCCLA Pin Heather Powers CTE cords Black and Red Cords Sarah Wilson CTE medallion medallion Sarah Wilson CTE apprenticeship Stole Sarah Wilson School Sponsored Curricular Club and Classes (Default: Blue and White) Organization Cords Supervisor American Sign Language Honor Soceity red, white and blue twist Lori Poll Arabic Honor Society teal and white twist Laila Lamani AVID stole Chinese Club red and gold twist Emmy Luo Drama Club white and gold twist Becca Tzovaras German Honor Society red, yellow and black twist Kathy Barnard Latinos in Action serapi Bustamante and Anderson Navy JROTC 3+ Years navy and yellow teist Jonathan Kehr Newspaper white and gold twist Jefferson Packer ProStart pin Sera Packer Red Rock Robotics award Alison Bulson Student Government stole Ri Pickle West High Dance Company fuchsia Danell Hathaway West Winds Literary Magazine orange and whtie twist Erika Plummer Yearbook silver Jefferson Packer Student Driven Clubs (Default: Green) Organization Cords Supervisor Black Student Union stole Equity Student Advocacy Club rainbow Ri Pickle Key Club green Erika Anthony Krakens Ultimate Frisbee red and white twist Jamie Delfin Native American Club green Susan Arthur Panther Virus purple and gold twist Julio Gonzales West High Ghana Club stole Stephanie Hunt Recognition from School partner GEAR UP maroon, blue and white twist Cameron Shepherd Pace stole Alexa Leal Trio stole Crystal Hernandez