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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
Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.
Find a Graduate ProgramSPECIAL 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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Office of AdmissionsOnline Journalism
Top industry professionals guide our master's in journalism programs.
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.Online M.A. Journalism programs
News & Events
SBU wins regional title to advance to national club softball tourney
Apr 30, 2025 | Thanks to a dominating performance in the North Atlantic Regional tournament, St. Bonaventure’s club softball team is headed to the National Club Softball Association World Series May 15-18 in Georgia.
SBU awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for workplace mental health
Apr 29, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA).
SBU rugby women win consolation bracket at CRC National 7s
Apr 28, 2025 | The step up in competition was clear, but Meredith Pyke wasn’t disappointed at all in her club’s performance at the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s this past weekend.
Bonnies fall to Wheeling, 19-5, in national rugby 7s title game
Apr 26, 2025 | St. Bonaventure fell to defending national champion Wheeling, 19-5, in the Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s Saturday evening.
Tree planted to mark 16th straight year as Tree Campus USA
Apr 25, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) tree on the northwest lawn outside of Robinson Hall.
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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) Morning session
Saturday, July 19 - School of Business Morning session | Afternoon sessionSaturday, Aug. 9 - Preview Day Morning session | Afternoon sessionFriday, Aug. 15 - School of Arts & Sciences Morning session | Afternoon session
LEARN MORE ABOUT VISITING SBU
Also available are weekly campus tours & info sessions. Or consider yourself invited to schedule a virtual visit with an Admissions representative!