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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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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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Baccalaureate Mass
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Awards Ceremonies
DePerro School of Health Professions
Jandoli School of Communication
School of Arts & Sciences
School of Business
School of Education
Candlelight Ceremony
Multicultural Stole Ceremony
ROTC Commissioning
Senior Picnic
Baccalaureate Mass
University Ministries Prayer Service
News & Events
Telford, McNeece to be honored as SBU's Alumni of the Year
Jun 2, 2025 | Mary Jane “M.J.” Telford, Class of 1975, and Bill “Willie” McNeece, Class of 1965, will be honored with the William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award Saturday evening at the 2025 Reunion Celebration at Reilly Center Arena.
Auction to benefit St. Bonaventure’s endowment to run online June 2-11
May 30, 2025 | A trip to see the Bonnies play this Thanksgiving in Florida. A Franciscan pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. A stadium suite for 14 at a Buffalo Bills home game this fall. A luxury condo and three days of golf for a foursome at Pinehurst.
SBU announces Sr. Margaret Carney Endowed Chair
May 22, 2025 | Honoring her life’s work as a beloved teacher, renowned scholar and transformative college president, St. Bonaventure University has established the Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., ’86, Endowed Chair in Theology and Franciscan Studies, marking only the second endowed chair in the university’s 167-year history.
Plein-air beauty: Léone Worden’s art at SBU Quick Center
May 22, 2025 | The rich artistic legacy of Léone Elizabeth Worden, a beloved Olean-area artist and community figure, will be honored with a special exhibition opening during Reunion Weekend 2025, June 6-8, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University.
Alami, Kidambi recognized as 2025 Ideal Bonaventure Students
May 18, 2025 | Anas Alami, a Business Management major from Brooklyn, New York, and Aahana Kidambi, a Biology major with a Psychology minor from Frederick, Maryland, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2025.
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Learn all there is to love about St. Bonaventure! Select any of these visit options:
Saturday, July 12 - DePerro School of Health Professions (1 session only) Morning session
Saturday, July 19 - School of Business Morning session | Afternoon sessionSaturday, Aug. 9 - Preview Day Morning session | Afternoon sessionFriday, Aug. 15 - School of Arts & Sciences Morning session | Afternoon session
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Also available are weekly campus tours & info sessions. Or consider yourself invited to schedule a virtual visit with an Admissions representative!