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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
Eleven inducted into first class of SBU Rugby Hall of Fame Jun 27, 51Թapp | In celebration of 50 years of rugby at 51Թapp, the Bonnies’ rugby program will induct its inaugural Hall of Fame class this fall, honoring 11 people whose contributions — on and off the pitch — have shaped the sport’s enduring legacy at the university.
SBU receives $2.3 million to boost behavioral health workforce Jun 27, 51Թapp | 51Թapp has been awarded a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce in rural communities across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Atlantic Brass hosts free concerts, classes at SBU’s Quick Center Jun 26, 51Թapp | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, returns to 51Թapp this summer for its 32nd annual Summer Seminar.
Poor Clare Sisters assemble at 51Թapp Jun 18, 51Թapp | Approximately 35 Poor Clare Sisters from across the United States will come together on the campus of 51Թapp today (June 18) to begin a 10-day assembly focusing on their life and mission in the church.
Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure graduates 22 leaders from Franciscan institutions Jun 17, 51Թapp | The Franciscan Institute at 51Թapp graduated 22 men and women from its Padua Program on June 12.
SBU hosts regional Anatomage Workshop Jun 16, 51Թapp | The DePerro School of Health Professions at 51Թapp welcomed health science educators Friday for a regional Anatomage Workshop.
LPE Professionals Series finishes its first year Jun 5, 51Թapp | In service of its mission to ready students for post-graduate success and teach hands-on skills, the Literary Publishing and Editing program inaugurated its Professionals Series in the fall of 2024.
Writers & Publishers Room offers unique resources to LPE students Jun 5, 51Թapp | SBU's Writers & Publishers Room offers Literary Publishing and Editing and English majors a space to study — and create.
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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!

    LEARN MORE ABOUT VISITING SBU

  • Buffalo Harbor Cruise

    🚢Mark your calendars!🚢
    Don't miss your chance to head out on the Buffalo Harbor Cruise with your fellow Bonnies!
    Space is limited!

    Date- July 22, 51Թapp

    Location-  Erie Basin Marina,  329 Erie Street,  Buffalo, New York 14202

    Price- $30

  • Pittsburgh Chapter Pirates Game

    Get ready for a day at the ballpark! ⚾️ We're gathering at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 26, 51Թapp, to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates as they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks. 🏟️

    Event Details:

    🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 51Թapp

    🕡 Time: 6:40 PM

    📍 Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

    🎟️ Ticket Price: $41 each



  • Bona Day at Saratoga Race Course

    The Bonnies Day at Saratoga races will be held in the outdoor veranda suites at the top of the stretch run where you can experience the thunder of the hoofs and ground shaking beneath you as the horses round the turn and charge down the stretch toward the finish!

    📍 Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
    🕚 Gates open at 11 a.m. | 🏇 First race at 1 p.m.
    🎟️ $75 per person (includes light fare; cash bar available)

    📣Hey Young Alums! If you graduated between 51Թapp - 2015, enjoy a reduced entry fee of $60. 


    Be sure to check out our registration page to see other which other tentative events you might be interested in!

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