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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
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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Where Heart Meets Mind. Where Passion Fuels Purpose.
For purpose-driven professionals, St. Bonaventure's School of Graduate Studies offers a graduate experience rooted in Franciscan values and real community. Learn online, on campus, or in a hybrid format, and grow as a whole person — mind, heart, and spirit.Find your program
News & Events
Carl Case honored with inaugural Laine Faculty Scholar Award
Mar 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business has named Dr. Carl Case, professor in the Department of Management, as the 2025-26 recipient of the Marianne and Erick Laine Faculty Scholar Award.
Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament
Mar 10, 2026 | Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the St. Bonaventure University hockey coach isn’t backing down from the challenge.
RocketCup launches 2nd edition of Bonaventure-branded coffee
Mar 7, 2026 | RocketCup Coffee has launched the second edition of its Bonnies Blend, marking another milestone in the company’s growing College Coffee line.
SBU history series to commemorate America’s 250th birthday
Mar 5, 2026 | To help celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, St. Bonaventure University’s History Department will present a series of public programs through March and April.
Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney
Mar 5, 2026 | The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with a dominating performance at the Frostbite 7s national qualifier last weekend in Landisville, Pennsylvania.
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Corporate Partners Virtual Info Session
Learn more about the 15% tuition discount through our Corporate Partners program in our virtual information session. Whether you'd like become a partner or learn more about the programs offered, please join us by registering.
- 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12; register now
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