This page provides all of the information needed to participate in our commencement services.
Commencement Location:
Wasatch Academy, 120 S. 100 W. Mount Pleasant, Utah in the Auditorium (Building #6 on this Map)
Family Members and Guests:
You are welcome to invite family members and friends to attend your graduation.
Lodging:
For those not attending Sim Week, we recommend staying in the Horseshoe Mountain Lodge or reserve an AirBnB
Commencement Services Date and Time:
Friday, June 19, 2026; 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Note that commencement is held the last day of the Simulations Week event, which is also held at Wasatch Academy.
We are pleased to announce that our Commencement Address will be given by Jeff Jensen
Mr. Jensen’s enthusiasm for the Gospel and teaching is famously infectious; former students have even described his energy as “ultra-cheery.” By seeing the Light of Christ in every student, Jeff strives to mentor youth toward their divine potential, helping them recognize the “spark of awesomeness” they uniquely possess. A cornerstone of the Ensign Peak Academy faculty since its founding, Jeff has spent over a decade teaching history, geography, government, and economics.
His academic background is rooted in a love of liberty and scholarship. A BYU graduate with degrees in History and Child & Human Development, Jeff is a published scholar on the RMS Titanic and a recognized Reagan historian. His historical research was notably referenced in Volume 3 of Saints, the official history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These experiences fuel his desire to help students raise their own “Ensign to the Nations” through character and disciplined scholarship.
Jeff’s life is defined by service and faith. From serving a mission in Korea to his current role as a High Councilor, he has spent 20 years leading programs for youth and single members. He is especially passionate about his work with the Gather-NOW program, helping students in need access spiritually significant travel.
At home, Jeff’s greatest joy is his three spirited sons. Whether he is hiking, stargazing, or finding meaning in world cultures, Jeff constantly seeks for that which is good, true, and beautiful. He is honored to harmonize his faith with his professional talents to inspire the next generation of Christian scholars.
Banquet
A banquet will be held following commencement services.
- Banquet seating begins at 5:45 pm MDT
- Banquet and Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pm MDT
- Semi-formal and Sunday best dress are both appropriate for the banquet and ball
The banquet will be held in the Student Center. (Building #5 on this map)
Graduates and their parents are invited to attend the banquet at no charge. Additional commencement guests may attend the banquet for $16 per guest. Please use this form to purchase the banquet for commencement guests.
Note that the banquet is included with Simulations Week admission, so no need to purchase the banquet for youth who are already signed up to attend the full Simulations Week event.
Ball
Your family members and commencement guests are welcome to attend the ball at no charge. It will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 pm that evening (Friday, June 19, 2026).
The Ball will be held in Physical Arts Center and Gymnasium (Building #15 on this map.)
Your Cap, Gown and Tassel:
Info will be posted here soon about the new regalia we will be using.
An Ensign Peak Academy stole will be gifted to each graduate. An honor cord will be given to all students graduating with honors.
Portrait
Please take a high resolution photo of your graduate wearing their cap and gown and email it to admin@ensignpeakacademy.com at least one week prior to commencement. We are preparing a plaque for each graduate, incorporating the portrait.
Online Attendance:
Graduates and their family and friends are welcome to view commencement services online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85873957694
Graduates Not Attending In-Person:
Ensign Peak Academy and Homeschool Graduates may attend online instead of traveling to Utah. They may order the cap and gown and wear it on their graduation day. They will appear on camera. Their diploma and/or transcript will be announced by the Director, and presented by their parents. (Diplomas will be mailed out ahead of time.)
Homeschool Graduates:
Homeschool graduates may participate in the commencement services. This is an opportunity given to currently enrolled students of Ensign Peak Academy who have not completed all graduation requirements, but have completed and passed the courses in which they were enrolled, with at least a C- grade, earning a minimum of 3 credits. These seniors will be honored by their parents.
Parents of homeschool graduates will prepare their own independent non-accredited homeschool diploma and will personally present it to the student, during the commencement services. Ensign Peak Academy will present the student’s transcript, showing any credit earned through Ensign Peak Academy.
In addition, if the student has earned a certificate or transcript from any other institution, these may be presented by the parents to the student at that time as well.
The parents and student will not represent publicly or in any manner that the student is a graduate of Ensign Peak Academy, but is a graduate of the family’s homeschool program, with some credit earned through Ensign Peak Academy.
Homeschool graduates should order the GraduatePro Gown, Cap and Tassel set for 2026, all in royal blue, from Amazon. Make sure to get the 2026 charm and that it is delivered in time for you to wear it to commencement. (The cost for this set is your responsibility. There are no other charges for graduation.)