Due to the impending closure of Long Island Business Institute (LIBI), current LIBI students will be offered enrollment at Empire State University for the Spring 2024 academic term and subsequent terms. LIBI will cease operating its educational programs effective January 22, 2024.

The decision impacts approximately 500 current LIBI students, nearly 400 of whom have expressed interest in completing their LIBI degrees with SUNY Empire. To accommodate these students, SUNY Empire will offer a teach-out pathway for current LIBI students enrolled in their accounting, business management, hospitality management, office technology (medical track), and office technology programs.

“We are working diligently to help our partners and colleagues at Long Island Business Institute ensure a smooth transition for their students. Empire State University is uniquely positioned to help LIBI’s students seamlessly transfer and keep them moving toward degree completion,” said Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf.

“We are saddened by the news of Long Island Business Institute closing, but we are pleased to be able to support its students in achieving their degree completion,” said Empire State University Provost Nathan Gonyea.

“I am grateful for the support of Empire State University to ensure the academic wellbeing of Long Island Business Institute’s students. Because of our longstanding partnership with SUNY Empire, we know our students are in good hands and will be provided with the resources they need and the level of support to which they are accustomed,” said LIBI President Foote.

Empire State University is committed to providing a seamless transition for LIBI students and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to successfully complete their degrees.