Университет Юты закроет спутниковый кампус в Сэнди к концу 2026 года

University of Utah Set to Close Satellite Campus in Sandy by End of 2026 Following State-Mandated Budget Directive By The University of Utah plans to shut down its Sandy Center after the fall term, with the site scheduled to stop operating on Jan. 1, 2027, as the school carries out a state-directed budget restructuring plan. The university announced the decision Aug. 21 and said students will be able to complete every class already listed at the center for fall 2026. Roughly 660 students are taking courses at the facility this semester. Of those students, 33 rely on the center for all of their current coursework, according to the university, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. University staff members are coordinating with academic colleges, departments, and advising offices to prepare students for the transition. Beginning in spring 2027, courses previously available in Sandy may be offered at the main Salt Lake City campus, online or through other arrangements determined by individual programs. Students will be directed to advisers for help revising their academic schedules and protecting progress toward graduation. The closing is part of the University of Utah's response to HB 265, a 2025 law establishing a higher education strategic reinvestment process. The measure requires Utah's public institutions to move money from existing operations into approved priorities, including programs connected to student demand and workforce needs. The university's plan calls for redirecting approximately $19.6 million over three years. Under the legislation, the state initially reduced participating institutions' appropriations by 10%. The money can be restored as schools meet reinvestment benchmarks, including 30% in fiscal year 2026, 70% in fiscal year 2027 and 100% in fiscal year 2028. Utah's public colleges and universities have submitted plans identifying areas for reductions and future investment. University leaders said the Sandy Center's operating model includes building and support costs separate from those at the main campus, The University of Utah reported. They also noted that many courses offered at the site are available through other University of Utah formats. The institution is examining how to organize its academic services throughout Salt Lake County while it implements the broader budget plan. The center has served students in Sandy for more than two decades, and the university began using its current location in 2015. Its proximity to public transit and major roadways made it an access point for students living and working in the southern part of the valley. The closure will end in-person university operations at that facility, while some programs associated with the center will continue elsewhere. The university said Continuing Education programs, youth offerings and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes are expected to remain available through other locations. Officials said further transition details will be posted as planning progresses, as per KSL. © 2026 University Herald, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.