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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked No. 6 for value and No. 14 for innovation in the North by U.S. News & World Report, St. Bonaventure — located in beautiful Western New York — is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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Smiling male student in SBU ball cap.St. Bonaventure is more than just a college — it’s a home rooted in Franciscan values and academic excellence. Just ask any Bonnie, and you’ll hear stories filled with home, community, and life-changing experiences.

 

A top college in Western New York

Located in scenic Western New York, SBU is a leading private Catholic-Franciscan university where students excel in academics and service. Faculty are not only scholars but mentors who guide students to succeed both personally and professionally.

With 21 graduate programs and more than 60 undergraduate majors and programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and health professions, we offer a transformative academic experience.

At SBU, you’ll find more than a college — you’ll find your perfect fit.

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UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE

Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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GRADUATE

GRADUATE

Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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GM of Bonnies basketball and retired ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, '91 (right) and New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, '89, at Vaccaro's induction onto the Jandoli School's Wall of Distinguished Graduates.
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SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season Aug 1, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 51³Ô¹Ïapp-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.
SBU recognizes first BonaLeadsgrads, launches year two of program Jul 30, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | 51³Ô¹Ïapp recognized the successful completion of the inaugural BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy cohort in May during a full-day capstone leadership retreat focused on communication, crisis response, and values-driven decision making.
SBU student in Oxford program delivers blessing in Seneca Jul 29, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | Students in 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s prestigious Oxford program were part of a small but historic moment last week when student Alyssa Perkins delivered the opening blessing at the weekly banquet at Trinity College in an indigenous American language.
New path for Commonwealth students to enter SBU OT program Jul 28, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | An articulation agreement between 51³Ô¹Ïapp and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania establishes a new pathway for Commonwealth students to enter SBU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program.
Fr. Calabria featured in upcoming PBS film on Islamic love stories Jul 24, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | Fr. Michael D. Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies at 51³Ô¹Ïapp, is back on the big screen.
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    Friday, Aug. 15 - School of Arts & Sciences  | 


    Also available are weekly campus tours & info sessions. Or consider yourself invited to schedule a virtual visit with an Admissions representative!

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