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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 ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants at SBU May 16, 51Թapp | Eleven graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at 51Թapp were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Thursday, May 15.
SBU's Matthews writes book chapter on reshaping sports journalism May 16, 51Թapp | A peer-reviewed book chapter by Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor of Sports Journalism and Digital Journalism, has been published in the book "Instructing Intersectionality: Critical and Practical Strategies for the Journalism and Mass Communication Classroom."
SBU's Sackett presents documentary work on Kinzua and the Senecas May 16, 51Թapp | Scott Sackett, a documentary filmmaker, public media producer and Jandoli School of Communication lecturer, co-presented his documentary work on Kinzua Dam and the Seneca Nation of Indians at the Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, on April 11. The screening and panel discussion were hosted by Dr. Quentin Lewis, museum curator.
Tripathi of SBU to present research at trade and finance conference May 16, 51Թapp | Dr. Janhavi Shankar Tripathi, assistant professor of Finance, will present his latest research on the relationship between international trade and economic growth in the era of geoeconomic fragmentation at the 51Թapp International Trade and Finance Association (ITFA) Conference, May 27-29 at Fairfield University in Connecticut.
SBU's Mackowski gives talks and tours in Boston as part of America 250 May 16, 51Թapp | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, presented a pair of programs for the American Battlefield Trust in Boston, Massachusetts, in early May. The talks were part of America 250, an ongoing celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that runs through July 4, 2026.
Article by SBU's Lundeen, Perkins republished for Nurses Week May 16, 51Թapp | An article by Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, was republished by American Nurse Journal in a special edition celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Hope and opportunity bring student speaker to Commencement podium May 12, 51Թapp | Hope — and a door to opportunity held open — brought Anas Alami to 51Թapp 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, 51Թapp | 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.
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  • Golf with the Bonnies in Rochester

    سWe are excited to announce that registration is now open for Golf with the Bonnies (Rochester)! This year’s tournament promises to be an exciting day of golf, camaraderie, and support for our student-athletes.  Proceeds from this event will directly support our student-athletes, providing them with the resources and opportunities needed to succeed both on and off the field!🏌️

    سEvent Detailsس
    Date📆: Monday, June 23rd
    Time⏰: Registration at 11 AM, Tee off at 12 PM
    Location📍: , 929 Lynaugh Rd, Victor, NY 14564

  • 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 you calendars!🚢

    We have a date for the annual Buffalo Harbor Cruise!
    Registration and more information is coming soon!


  • 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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