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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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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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EXPLORE Our Programs

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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News & Events
Hope and opportunity bring student speaker to Commencement podium May 12, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | Hope — and a door to opportunity held open — brought Anas Alami to 51³Ô¹Ïapp four years ago. Today, this once-shy Brooklyn native who navigated the foster care system has been selected as the student speaker for SBU’s 165th Commencement Exercises on May 18.
Annual SBU Move Out off this year, but students can still donate locally May 9, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | The annual St. Bonaventure Move Out Sale will not be held this year, but students are still encouraged to donate items they choose not to take home to local donation centers.
Four SBU employees honored at annual awards event May 5, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | Four devoted staff members were honored May 1 with Presidential Awards for Staff Excellence at 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
Scibilia to report on U.S. immigration as part of national fellowship May 2, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | A 51³Ô¹Ïapp student journalist will spend his summer covering a story that makes international headlines daily: U.S. immigration policy.
SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR May 2, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | Building on years of service, the latest mission by 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Students Without Borders (SWOB) took the group back to the Dominican Republic, where they left behind not only immediate care but the seeds of sustainable health practices.
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  • Visit us this summer! First campus visit event is:

    Learn all there is to love about St. Bonaventure! Select any of these visit options:

    Saturday, July 12 - DePerro School of Health Professions (1 session only) 

    Saturday, July 19 - School of Business  | 

    Saturday, Aug. 9 - Preview Day  | 

    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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