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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked among the best schools 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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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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Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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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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Whether online, on campus, or in a hybrid format, we offer a graduate school experience rooted in Franciscan values and real community.
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Art and music take center stage at QCA season opening Sep 3, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will launch its 2026–27 performance and exhibition seasons on Sunday, Sept. 20, with a full afternoon of world-class fine art, live symphonic music and community celebration.
SBU’s Gingerich named chair of Atlantic 10 Presidents Council Sep 2, 2026 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, president of St. Bonaventure University, has been elected by his peers to a three-year term as chair of the Atlantic 10 Conference Presidents Council.
Widening recruiting footprint boosts Bonnies women’s rugby Sep 1, 2026 | A recruiting class that once came almost entirely from Western New York now stretches from California to Sweden. For St. Bonaventure women’s rugby coach Meredith Pyke, that expanding footprint is one of the clearest signs of how far the program has come — and where it might be headed.
Now open! New Center for Student Wellbeing Sep 1, 2026 | St. Bonaventure's new Center for Student Wellbeing brings together Health Services and Counseling Services in one convenient location, making it easier for students to access the care and support they need.
Bonnies begin pursuit of back-to-back national rugby titles Aug 27, 2026 | For most teams, in any sport, the climb is the motivation. Every season begins with the same distant goal: reach the mountaintop, win the last game and experience the rare satisfaction of being crowned a national champion.
Fr. Larry Ford, O.F.M., named guardian of SBU Friary Aug 21, 2026 | Fr. Larry Ford, O.F.M., has been named guardian of the St. Bonaventure University Friary.
St. Bonaventure again recognized by Princeton Review Aug 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review.
SBU education programs earn accreditation from AAQEP Aug 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s educator preparation programs have earned national accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), affirming the quality and effectiveness of programs in the university’s School of Education.
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  • Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session

    Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session. 


    A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants. 

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) OPEN HOUSE

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    Join us to ask questions, tour our campus, and explore opportunities for clinical experiences and internships.

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    Explore St. Bonaventure your way with campus tours, Discovery Days, Open Houses and personalized visits this fall!

    Fall Open Houses
    Saturday, Oct. 3 & Saturday, Oct. 24

    Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions Discovery Day
    Friday, Oct. 16

    Schools of Communication and Education Discovery Day
    Friday, Nov. 6 
    Jandoli School of Communication | School of Education

    Veterans Day Discovery Day, featuring the School of Business
    Wednesday, Nov. 11

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