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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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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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St. Bonaventure launches 30-credit, AI-integrated MBA Sep 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business has launched an updated 30-credit Master of Business Administration program, giving students a faster, more affordable path to an AACSB-accredited MBA while integrating artificial intelligence across the curriculum.
Francis Week brings message of compassion, service to life Sep 24, 2026 | Eight centuries after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Bonaventure University will commemorate his life, legacy and enduring call to compassion during Francis Week 2026, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.
Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle Sunday Sep 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western New York benefiting from the Huddle for Hunger 50/50 split raffle during the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Demonstration meeting set for prospective Toastmasters Club Sep 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will host a Toastmasters demonstration meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the university explores the creation of a new club designed to bring together members of the campus and greater Olean communities.
SBU jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings Sep 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released today.
Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M., leaves enduring legacy at SBU Sep 16, 2026 | Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M., a revered Franciscan scholar and educator whose lifelong devotion to the Franciscan intellectual tradition was matched by decades of service to St. Bonaventure University, peacefully passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, while in hospice care. He was 83 years old, a Franciscan friar for 61 years and a priest for 55 years.
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.
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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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  • 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. 


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  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL

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    Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at St. Bonaventure University! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

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