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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.
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.
Find a ProgramGRADUATE
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
Day of family creativity and community at Art for All Ages
Aug 21, 2025 | Families are invited to join in a day of creativity and community at Art for All Ages, a special event designed to inspire young artists through hands-on crafting and custom art projects on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Gift from Hickeys allows SBU to build new 6-court tennis complex
Aug 21, 2025 | Thanks to a significant gift from Michael and Kristeen Hickey, both from the Class of 1984, St. Bonaventure University will have a new outdoor tennis complex.
Institute publishes a new book on Franciscan mission integration
Aug 11, 2025 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has released the second book in a series focused on mission integration in Franciscan institutions.
SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season
Aug 1, 2025 | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.
SBU recognizes first BonaLeadsgrads, launches year two of program
Jul 30, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University recognized the successful completion of the inaugural BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy cohort in May during a full-day capstone leadership retreat focused on communication, crisis response, and values-driven decision making.
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Quick Center for the Arts 30th Anniversary Gala Opening
A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season.
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend at SBU is an opportunity for new Bonnies and new Bonnie families to reunite for a weekend of fun.