Free Graduation Pathway (Utah Code 53G-7-502)
Beginning for the 2026-2027 school year, each LEA that awards credit toward graduation shall ensure that each school has at least one option for each graduation requirement that:
(i) fulfills the graduation requirement; and
(ii) does not require the payment or waiver of any fee.
Nothing in this code requires an LEA or a school to provide, without a fee or fee waiver:
(i) a specific activity, course, or program; or
(ii) the student's preferred activity, course, or program.
Some courses may only be offered for a specific grade level or based on availability at the school due to enrollment.
Courses meeting a free graduation pathway:
Physical Education = 1.5 credits
Fitness for Life (required .50 credit)
Yoga
Fine Arts = 1.5 credits
Filmmaking
Drama I
Drama II
Career and Technical Education (CTE) = 1.0 credit
Exploring Business and Marketing
Digital Business Applications
Business Office Specialist
Exploring Computer Science
Intro to Behavioral Health
Game Development
Computer Science Principles
Computer Programming
ICA Algorithms - Advanced Programming
ICA Data Structures
Web Development
Cyber Defense
ICA Cyber I - Computer Systems 2
ICA Cyber II - Net Fundamentals
Video Production I
Personal and Family Finance
Business Office Specialist
Business Law
Business Communication
Customer Service
Digital Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Event Planning and Management
Influencer and Content Marketing
Marketing
Retailing
Sports and Outdoor Recreation Marketing
Business Management
Business Finance Marketing Capstone
Hospitality
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Digital Studies = .50 credit
Digital Business Applications
Business Office Specialist
Exploring Computer Science
Electives = 8.5 credits
(8.0 credits beginning with incoming 9th graders in 26-27 school year) Courses listed in the above categories are available for elective credit.
Creative Writing
Journalism
Yearbook
Psychology
Sports Psychology
Positive Psychology
World Languages
Agriculture Business Communication 1 & 2
Mathematics of Personal Finance