While the Utah State Board of Regents generally has the power to enact regulations governing the conduct of university and college students, faculty, and employees, Utah law expressly reserves to the Utah State Legislature the authority to regulate firearms at higher education institutions. Therefore, while the Utah State Board of Regents maintains limited authority to regulate firearms in the areas listed below, it may not otherwise authorize higher education institutions to restrict the lawful possession or carrying of firearms. See Utah Code Ann. § 53B-3-103(2)
In Utah, state residents who are 18-20 years old may apply for a provisional concealed carry permit, which would allow the individual to carry a concealed weapon on public college and university campuses.
Specifically, the State Board of Regents may authorize a higher education institution to:
- Allow dormitory residents to request only roommates who are not licensed to carry a concealed firearm; or
- Ensure enforcement of rules pertaining to private hearing rooms that have been designated as “secure areas”, meaning that there are restrictions on the transportation of firearms and ammunition into the hearing rooms. See Utah Code Ann. §§ 76-8-311.1 and 53B-3-103
Schools in Utah Where the Law Permits Concealed Guns on Campus
| College | Town | Type |
| College of Eastern Utah | Price | 2-year |
| Dixie State University | St. George | 4-year |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | 2-year |
| Snow College | Ephraim | 2-year |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | 4-year |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | 4-year |
| Utah State University Brigham City | Brigham City | 4-year |
| Utah State University – Logan | Logan | 4-year |
| Utah State University – Tooele | Tooele | 4-year |
| Utah State University – Uintah, Roosevelt | Roosevelt | 4-year |
| Utah State University – Uintah, Vernal | Vernal | 4-year |
| Utah Valley University | Orem | 4-year |
| Weber State University | Ogden | 4-year |
INFORMATION REGARDING CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITTING IN UTAH
SEE: Utah Department of Public Safety Handgun Licensing.
Updated: March 26, 2024
Disclaimer: Policies are subject to change at any time, both during and between school years. In addition, individual school policies commonly include more details than can be succinctly captured by ArmedCampuses.org. Each school should be consulted for its most accurate, up-to-date policy.
