Jamestown Business College Permanently Closes

Jamestown Business College announced its intent to close in January 2024. During the past year, the college has worked with its remaining students to complete their program requirements. The college officially ceased instruction on February 28, 2025.

Although Jamestown Business College ceased academic instruction, its mission and values of serving the community will continue to live on through its alumni and its next residents, The St. Susan Center and the UCANN City Mission.

JBC Announces Status Change

Jamestown Business College has made the very difficult decision to stop enrolling new students. The college will continue to provide the coursework and graduation requirements for all of our currently enrolled students. Eventually, this change will lead to the closure of Jamestown Business College. These changes are the result of the college’s size and the expanding government regulations.

JBC is 100 percent committed to helping all of our current students complete their programs. The college will be reaching out to all enrolled students to discuss their schedules. Admissions will be reaching out to all applicants to assist them with other college options.

JBC has been part of our community and serving its students since 1886. Over the years, countless students have earned their degrees and moved on to successful futures. You would be hard-pressed to enter a business in Jamestown, NY, and not come across one of our grads because the majority of JBC grads stay and work locally.

For the foreseeable future, it will be business as usual for JBC. We look forward to a continued celebration of the college’s wonderful history as we work through this final chapter with our current students, our alumni, and our local community.

JBC is working with Bryant and Stratton College who will hold JBC and OBI transcripts after JBC closes in February 2025.  Students and alumni will be able to request their transcripts directly from B&SC’s website when the change occurs.

*Proposed substantive change is pending approval by MSCHE.

Important message:

CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Disclosure Information

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The COVID-19 pandemic is changing things, but one thing that remains the same is JBC’s commitment and dedication to its students and the community we serve. While our campuses may be closed and our students study online, JBC’s staff and faculty continue helping its current student body and incoming students.

Interested candidates who wish to learn more about JBC should contact the college.  Our admissions reps can discuss your college and career goals!   We will provide you with detailed information on the program options JBC offers via email, Zoom conference, or phone call.  A virtual tour of the campus will be provided!

COVID-19 pandemic will end and JBC is here to make sure your future career goals do not get disrupted.

Phone: 716-664-5100