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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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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
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 honors five nursing grads at traditional Stethoscope Ceremony
Dec 18, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University honored five graduates of its Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program Saturday during a traditional Stethoscope Ceremony, marking their transition into the nursing profession.
SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association
Dec 17, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.
SBU to introduce new security enhancements at Reilly Center
Dec 16, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University will implement security enhancements for major events at Reilly Center, beginning with Saturday’s men’s basketball game vs. Le Moyne.
Bonnies pummel Queens, 55-19, to capture national rugby title
Dec 13, 2025 | After hanging on by their fingernails in 2021 to edge Penn State, 19-18, for the National Collegiate Rugby Division I Championship, St. Bonaventure dominated Queens University, 55-19, Saturday in Houston to capture its second NCR title.
Bonnies headed to Houston seeking second national rugby title
Dec 10, 2025 | The Bonnies travel to Houston today to prepare for Saturday’s National Collegiate Rugby D-I Championship match with Atlantic Rugby Conference rival Queens University.
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