University of Utah's Sandy Campus to Close, Leaving Students with Longer Commutes

University of Utah to close Sandy campus

The University of Utah’s satellite campus in Sandy will close at the end of 2026, according to a statement from the university. Students learned of the closure on Friday, just three days before the start of fall semester classes Monday.

University of Utah to shutter Sandy location in January

Fall classes will continue as scheduled for the 660 students who have already signed up, the university said.

University of Utah's Sandy campus to close, leaving students with longer commutes

In less than six months, the University of Utah is closing down its Sandy campus for good. More than 600 students currently take classes at the satellite campus.

The University of Utah is closing its Sandy campus, citing state-mandated budget changes

Most students weren’t alerted that the Sandy campus would shutter until late last week.