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Life at SBU

Some of your most memorable experiences will happen outside of the classroom. We encourage you to embrace all of the opportunities that SBU offers, and to become a well-rounded, active, community-focused citizen.

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Housing, Residence Life & Dining

With 81% of our students living on campus (96% of freshmen), residence and dining halls come alive with activity each day.

Housing, Residence Life & Dining
Student Services

We offer an array of academic and personal support services to help you find success and contentment in and out of the classroom.

Student Services
Health, Safety & Conduct

Our Center for Student Wellness attends to the physical and emotional health of our students, while our Office of Safety & Security is on the job 24/7/365.

Health, Safety & Conduct
Career Planning

Our Career and Professional Readiness Center's innovative programming helps students explore career options and equips them with the professional skills needed to succeed after college.

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University Ministries

We welcome students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.

University Ministries
Clubs & Organizations

Joining a club or organization, and we offer more than 50, is a great way to make new friends, develop leadership skills and pursue your passion.

Clubs & Organizations
Activities & Recreation

The Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership provides plenty of opportunities to keep you active, engaged and playing the games you love.

Activities & Recreation
What we stand for

We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campus culture where everyone feels valued & supported.

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Arts & Events

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts headlines a rich array of campus events and activities.

Arts & Events


Students Giving Back

 

A Bonaventure Tradition

Student Voices

"The best feeling you can ever get is when you show kindness to others."

2018 sport studies major and Ghana native, Paul Nana Afful, volunteered at SBU's Warming House soup kitchen, one of many service opportunities available at SBU.
 Social Action Programs
News & Events
SBU women win, men tie in rugby doubleheader at Walsh Oct 4, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | In a doubleheader at Walsh University, the St. Bonaventure women rode a stellar defensive effort to an 11-5 victory. In the opening game, the St. Bonaventure men rallied late to salvage a 25-25 tie with Walsh.
Depth, goaltending boost Bonnies in move up ranks in club hockey Oct 3, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | The hill to reach the national tournament is now a little steeper, but first-year St. Bonaventure hockey coach Mike Cosentino believes his team has what it takes to get there.
ā€˜Postcards from Pucciniā€™ brings opera to Quick Arts Oct 2, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | Iconic operatic moments presented by the renowned Robert Grayson and Paul Groves Studio will grace the stage of 51³Ō¹Ļappā€™s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.
St. Bonaventure welcomes four members to Board of Trustees Sep 29, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | 51³Ō¹Ļapp welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees on Friday during its annual fall meeting on campus.
Join us for SBU's 5th annual Fall in Love with Science on Oct. 4 Sep 29, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | 51³Ō¹Ļapp faculty and students are once again inviting the public to ā€œFall in Love with Scienceā€ and explore the science behind their food, health and community.
No. 1 Bonnies thump Kutztown ruggers on SBUā€™s Family Weekend ā€‹ Sep 27, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | St. Bonaventure (3-0), ranked first in the latest National Collegiate Rugby Division I poll, throttled No. 8 Kutztown, 46-13, before a large crowd on SBUā€™s Family Weekend.
Pruitt showcases groundbreaking sex offense grooming assessment at conference Sep 24, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | Dr. Doyle Pruitt, program director of the Master in Social Work program and associate professor of Social Work, presented on the assessment measure she and her colleagues developed at the annual Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse conference in Orlando Florida, Sept. 15-17.
Harris wins Purple Dragonfly Award honorable mention for newest book Sep 24, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | Award-winning childrenā€™s author and illustrator Heather Lynn Harris has received an Honorable Mention in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the Childrenā€™s Picture Books, Ages 6+ category for her most recent title, "Something to Sing About."
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  • Mountain on the Road - Buffalo

    In the spirit of Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, join Br. Joe Kotula, OFM, alumni, Mountain community members, and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
    845 Kenmore Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14223

  • MBA, Sport Administration, & Accounting Program Information Session

    , St. Bonaventure

    Join us for an information session to learn about 51³Ō¹Ļapp's Master of Business Administration, MBA 150-Hour Accounting, and M.S. in Sport Administration programs. This session will provide an overview of the programs, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

  • Take the first step toward becoming a Bonnie. Visit us! Next campus visit event is:

    Experience the Bona spirit firsthand. Visit campus and see where your future begins. Select any of these visit options:
     

    Friday, Oct. 10 - School of Education |  
    Friday, Oct. 17 - DePerro School of Health Professions |
    Friday, Nov. 7 - Jandoli School of Communication |

    Fall Open House
    Saturday, Oct. 25 -

    Preview Days
    Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day - School of Business feature |
    Saturday, Nov. 22 - |
    Saturday, Dec. 6 -  |

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

    LEARN MORE ABOUT VISITING SBU

  • The 51³Ō¹Ļapp Mark Hellinger Awards

    The annual Hellinger Awards Ceremony honors the Jandoli School's top graduates and recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding alumni.

    51³Ō¹Ļapp Hellinger honorees: Allie Elkins, '25, Jefrey Canova, '25, and Deb Henretta, '83

    Tuesday, Oct. 14, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | Reception at 11:30 a.m. | Program at noon | National Press Club | Washington, D.C.

    For questions about sponsorships, ads or to pay other than using a credit card, please contact Ashley Childs at achilds@sbu.edu


    Please note: Registration closes Oct. 2, 51³Ō¹Ļapp

  • Mountain on the Road - Rochester

    Join us as we begin a weekend celebrating the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, join Br. Joe Kotula, OFM,s, Mountain Community members, Alumni and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    Our Lady of Mercy School
    1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY

  • MSED Graduate Programs Information Session - Virtual

    , St. Bonaventure

    Join us to explore 51³Ō¹Ļappā€™s MSED graduate programs, including Adolescence Education, Educational Leadership, Inclusive Special Education, and Literacy (Birth to Grade 12). Discover more about these programs, the admissions process, and meet our faculty.

  • Boston Friars Event

    You are warmly invited to a special evening of community, celebration, and connection with fellow Bonnies of every generation.

    Thursday, October 23, 51³Ō¹Ļapp
    St. Anthony Shrine & Friarsā€™ Residence
    100 Arch Street ā€¢ Boston, MA 02110
    6:00 p.m. ā€“ Reception with cocktails & hors dā€™oeuvres

    This event is generously hosted by Fr. Frank Sevola, O.F.M., ā€™82, Guardian.

    Dress is business casual ā€“ come and enjoy an evening filled with Bona spirit!

    Registration coming soon!

  • NYC Mass and Gathering

    We invite you to join fellow alumni, family & friends in NYC for a special evening of faith, fellowship, and connection. 
    The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. John O'Connor, O.F.M., Alumni Chaplin

    Thursday, October 30, 51³Ō¹Ļapp
    Mass begins at 7 p.m.
    St. Francis of Assisi Friary
    129 West 31st Street
    New York, NY 10001

    Join us at Jack Doyle's following Mass
    240 West 35th Street
    Appetizers and Cash Bar

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