The Career Commitment.
If you put in the work as a full-time undergraduate,we guarantee your entry into the workforce.
Westminster's Career Commitment
At Westminster University, we know college is an investment,
so we guarantee that choosing Westminster is worth it.
We back our rankings as #1 for college graduation in Utah and #1 Best Value in the West with something unprecedented in the state: the Career Commitment. If you put in the work as a full-time undergraduate, we guarantee you'll land your first destination after graduation within 6 months.
#1
in Utah More students graduate on time at Westminster than at any other college in the state. College Raptor, 2027
Westminster ranked #1 in Utah for highest 4-year graduation rate (College Raptor,
2027); more students graduate on time at Westminster than at any other college in
the state.
#1
in the West Westminster ranks #1 among the West’s top-value schools for academic quality and affordability. U.S. News and World Report, 2027
Westminster ranked #1 Best Value School in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2027);
Westminster ranks #1 among the West’s top-value schools for academic quality and affordability.
91%
of Westminster graduates Degrees at Westminster turn into careers. Westminster Graduating Student Survey, 2024–25
91% of Westminster graduates found employment within 3 months (Westminster Graduating
Student Survey 2024–2025); degrees at Westminster turn into careers.
4-year graduation rate
Best Value School
Found employment within 3 months
Organizing students around civic engagement leads to fellowship appointment at United
Way
Read about how on-campus employment led to a fellowship ❯
Finance program alumnus feels fully prepared for graduate school
Find out how Finance students gain real-world experience ❯
Westminster Public Health major lands a health educator position at the Huntsman Cancer
Institute
Learn how passion and support formed a career path ❯
Honors College alumna becomes assistant professor in criminal justice
Learn how undergraduate research turned into a career ❯
Business alumnus becomes CEO of an international company
Learn how Westminster helped him prepare for collaboration ❯
Neuroscience and MPH alumna continues her education at Duke University
Discover how academics at Westminster helped shape her goals ❯
Organizing students around civic engagement leads to fellowship appointment at United
Way
Read about how on-campus employment led to a fellowship ❯
Finance program alumnus feels fully prepared for graduate school
Find out how Finance students gain real-world experience ❯
Westminster Public Health major lands a health educator position at the Huntsman Cancer
Institute
Learn how passion and support formed a career path ❯
Honors College alumna becomes assistant professor in criminal justice
Learn how undergraduate research turned into a career ❯
Business alumnus becomes CEO of an international company
Learn how Westminster helped him prepare for collaboration ❯
Neuroscience and MPH alumna continues her education at Duke University
Discover how academics at Westminster helped shape her goals ❯
Get Answers from an Admissions Counselor
Learn about academic programs, financial aid options, co-curriculars, and more from a Westminster admissions counselor. If you have questions about Westminster’s Career Commitment, contact the Career Center.
Graduate Prepared for Your Next Destination
Westminster University’s Career Commitment guides full-time undergraduate students through graduation and on to their first professional opportunity. Whether your goal is immediate employment, public or military service, or an advanced degree, the Career Commitment provides a structured, personalized roadmap to success.
Launch into Your Career
Prepare to enter the job market with opportunities for career exploration, networking, and hands-on experiential learning like internships, clinicals, and student teaching.
Commit to Volunteer or Military Service
Get ready for military and volunteer service programs by getting involved with civic engagement opportunities and connecting with local non-profit organizations.
Pursue an Advanced Degree
Start building your graduate school application with sponsored research projects, tailored co-curricular activities, global learning opportunities, and student leadership roles.
#1
in Utah Westminster graduates are more likely to out-earn their parents than graduates from
any other college. New York Times
Westminster ranked #1 in Utah for economic mobility (New York Times); Westminster
graduates are more likely to out-earn their parents than graduates from any other
college.
97%
of Westminster graduates A Westminster education guides students toward achieving their professional goals. Westminster Graduating Student Survey 2024–25
97% of Westminster graduates find real value in their degree (Westminster Graduating
Student Survey 2024–25); a Westminster education guides students toward achieving
their professional goals.
84%
of Westminster graduates Westminster students gain valuable work experience through internships, clinicals,
research projects, and student teaching. Westminster Graduating Student Survey 2024–25
84% of Westminster graduates participated in professional experiences (Westminster
Graduating Student Survey 2024–2025); Westminster students gain valuable work experience
through internships, clinicals, research, projects, and student teaching.
Economic mobility
Find real value in their degree
Participated in professional experiences
Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Mayor Anthony Mirabile, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs
Salt Lake City’s rapid growth requires creative, practical problem solvers... leaders
who are ready to strengthen our community on day one... We rely on Westminster graduates
to keep Salt Lake City innovative and vibrant, and this initiative ensures even more
of that exceptional talent stays right here.”
Westminster University interns and graduates... stand out not only for their strong
academic grounding across all majors but for their tenacity, collaborative spirit,
and critical thinking. Their ability to translate complex concepts into actionable
insights makes them invaluable to our team.”
The Fine Print
All current Westminster students benefit from the same set of services and programs that lead to 88% of graduates finding employment, continuing education, serving in the military, or participating in a service program (Westminster Graduating Student Survey, 2024–25).
The Career Commitment’s eligibility rules, student responsibilities, and graduate school credit offer are for new students starting Fall 2027.
Students interested in participating in the Career Commitment should opt in early, stay on track with career readiness, and actively search for their next destination through graduation and beyond.
- Opt in early
- First-year students must opt in during their first 2 semesters
- Transfer students must opt in during their first semester
- Achieve a final GPA of at least 3.0 by graduation
- Be in good financial standing with the institution
- Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Be willing to relocate to accept an offer of employment
- Pass any required exams and secure appropriate licensure
- Have no criminal background that would prevent employment
- Complete required career exploration and career readiness courses
- Complete required activities, such as career fairs and networking events, informational interviews, career coaching, and practice interviews
- Maintain an up-to-date Handshake profile starting no later than your second year
- Complete an approved professional experience (e.g., internship, research, clinical placement, teaching assistantship)
- Begin a job search no later than the beginning of your final semester
- Submit documentation of an active and continuing job search
- Meet with the Career Center regularly for job search guidance before and after graduation
Alumni who meet all eligibility requirements, fulfill all student responsibilities, and who have not secured a successful outcome within 6 months of graduation will be granted 12 credit hours tuition-free in selected master’s degrees and graduate certificates.
All alumni can continue to access free, lifetime Career Center services, no matter where your professional journey takes you.