Academy); the university acquired that campus for $14,300,000 in 1999. La Salle had remained in operation until 2001. Before La Salle's closure, the university leased the campus to the school. The graduate programs at the Oakdale Center included certifications and teaching teachers. Additionally, the center was used as conference pace. In 2016, St. Johns sold the campus to Amity University. The graduate programs moved to Hauppauge.
=== Campus renovations ===
In 2008, St. John's University broke ground for the new University Center/Academic Building, one of the largest and most comprehensive construction projects in St. John's recent history. Located between Sullivan Hall and the Taffner Field House on the site that currently serves as stadium seating for lacrosse and track and field events, the 110,000 square feet (10,000 m2) complex contains 14 classrooms with approximately 800 seats. In addition, it includes a café, lounge, recreation and entertainment spaces, student organization offices and conference and …
