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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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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.

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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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Online 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.
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News & Events
SBU alumnus, leading researcher on homelessness to lead discussion at Bona’s Mar 21, 2025 | One of the country’s leading social science researchers on homelessness and assisted housing policy, Dr. Dennis P. Culhane, will discuss his recent work at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at St. Bonaventure University’s Rigas Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
Chris LaPlaca, ’79, to serve as 2025 Lenna Professor at SBU, JCC Mar 18, 2025 | Chris LaPlaca, who spent more years than anyone behind the scenes at ESPN, will talk about the network’s rise from “scrappy startup to global icon” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at St. Bonaventure University’s Doyle Conference Center.
St. Bonaventure to host ‘An Evening with Carson Waterman’ April 2 Mar 17, 2025 | Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation at St. Bonaventure University in April.
SBU’s Quick Center hosts gallery talk Saturday Mar 13, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will host an opening reception and gallery talk for the exhibition titled “Connectivity” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15.
Carney, Waterman to be honored at SBU's 165th Commencement ​ Mar 11, 2025 | Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th president of St. Bonaventure, and Seneca artist Carson Waterman will receive honorary doctorates at the university’s 165th Commencement Exercises.
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  • MSED Graduate Programs Information Session - Virtual

    , St. Bonaventure

    Join us to explore St. Bonaventure University’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.

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  • M.A. in Marketing Communication Virtual Information Session

    , St. Bonaventure

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn about St. Bonaventure University's Master of Arts program in Marketing Communication. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

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