Buffalo - Golisano Institute for Business

Here for Buffalo

OPENING FALL 2026

Everything we do as a business school is about bringing the entrepreneurial spirit to life. First founded in 2023 by Tom Golisano, we look forward to empowering entrepreneurs in Buffalo with the skills, experience, and connections they need to move confidently into the world of business.

Exterior photo of the new Golisano Institute Buffalo campus on a sunny day.

Here for Western New York

On Thursday, Oct. 16, we announced plans to open a second campus center in Buffalo, New York. The location in the former Buffalo News building on Washington Street joins our flagship in Rochester, New York. The new site will expand the reach of our transformative business education to people across Western New York. We look forward to welcoming our first students to the Buffalo school in fall 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQ below addresses many common questions about the opening of the Buffalo campus center. These will be updated as more information becomes available about our new location.

When will the Buffalo Campus Center open?

Fall 2026

The Professional Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship, Advanced Certificate in AI & Business, and Certificate in AI & Business will be offered.

Now

Ultimately, there will be a separate admissions team in Buffalo, but now, our Rochester admissions team will work with Buffalo students.

We anticipate a portion of the Buffalo Campus Center will be open for guests in March 2026. However, we encourage all prospective students to visit the Rochester Campus Center given the identical curriculums and similar Campus Center services.

Yes. If a student wants to take some academic quarters in Buffalo, and others in Rochester, they can do that as long as they are progressing in their work.

Yes. Internships and other work experiences should not be viewed as Campus Center location specific.

Yes and No. The majority of the faculty will have their home base in either Buffalo or Rochester but some faculty will go back and forth depending on the course.

Yes. This is a signature part of Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Experience.

On-campus or other housing options are not currently available through Golisano Institute in Buffalo.

The address is 125 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203.

Free parking is available.

Yes. The partner network will further expand with Buffalo companies, start-ups, and other employers.

Niagara University, Daemen University, and St. Bonaventure University are currently the three Buffalo region degree partnerships. However, there are other partners throughout Western New York.

Buffalo is a city with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and by expanding here, we’re not only opening doors for more students but also helping regional businesses gain the skilled, motivated talent they need to thrive.

Tom Golisano, Founder of Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship