St. Bonaventure University

Housing, Residence Life & Dining

With 81% of our students living on campus (96% of freshmen), residence and dining halls come alive with activity each day.

Housing, Residence Life & Dining
Student Services

We offer an array of academic and personal support services to help you find success and contentment in and out of the classroom.

Student Services
Health, Safety & Conduct

Our Center for Student Wellness attends to the physical and emotional health of our students, while our Office of Safety & Security is on the job 24/7/365.

Health, Safety & Conduct
Career Planning

Our Career and Professional Readiness Center's innovative programming helps students explore career options and equips them with the professional skills needed to succeed after college.

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University Ministries

We welcome students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.

University Ministries
Clubs & Organizations

Joining a club or organization, and we offer more than 50, is a great way to make new friends, develop leadership skills and pursue your passion.

Clubs & Organizations
Activities & Recreation

The Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership provides plenty of opportunities to keep you active, engaged and playing the games you love.

Activities & Recreation
What we stand for

We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campus culture where everyone feels valued & supported.

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Arts & Events

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts headlines a rich array of campus events and activities.

Arts & Events


Students Giving Back

 

A Bonaventure Tradition

Student Voices

"The best feeling you can ever get is when you show kindness to others."

2018 sport studies major and Ghana native, Paul Nana Afful, volunteered at SBU's Warming House soup kitchen, one of many service opportunities available at SBU.
 Social Action Programs
News & Events
Study examines media language and mental health stigma Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at St. Bonaventure, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”
Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.
SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students Apr 9, 2026 | The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.
Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds Apr 9, 2026 | On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Jahed's study reveals keys to supply chain resilience Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Mohammed A. Jahed, associate professor and chair of Management Sciences, co-authored an article titled “Unpacking the Protective Role of Supply Chain Resilience and Robustness: The Mediating Influence of Absorptive Capacity within a Resource Orchestration Framework” that was accepted for publication in the journal Logistics.
Davis presents data strategies at CASE conference Apr 9, 2026 | Mandi Wilton Davis, ’03, director of Advancement Operations, co-presented “Swimming in Data, Not Drowning: Practical Strategies for Advancement Teams” with Felicity Meu, partner manager withGiveCampus, at the annual CASE Drive Conference in Los Angeles, California, March 25.
St. Bonaventure to host Esports Summer Day Camp Apr 7, 2026 | St. Bonaventure will offer an Esports Summer Day Camp July 6–10, 2026, featuring structured gameplay, team development and an introduction to careers in the esports industry for students entering grades 8–12.
Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory Apr 7, 2026 | On Monday, April 13, historians from the nationally acclaimed digital history platform Emerging Revolutionary War will present an interactive panel discussion titled “Winning the War: Why American Victory was So Remarkable” at 7 p.m. in 201 Plassmann Hall.
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Virtual Tour

  • Visit & discover why SBU is for you! Next date is:

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    • Preview Days

  • 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.


    A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants. 

  • 2nd Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational

    Join us June 14–16, 2026, at the world-renowned Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, for the 2nd Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational. This premier experience brings together alumni, friends, and supporters of St. Bonaventure for three unforgettable days of championship golf, networking, and camaraderie. Participants will enjoy play on Pinehurst’s iconic courses while connecting with fellow members of the Bona community in a truly exceptional setting. Most importantly, every swing helps strengthen St. Bonaventure’s endowment, expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting future generations of Bonnies.

    Register Here!

  • 25th Robert Peraza Memorial Golf Out in Remembrance of 9/11 - Save the Date!

    Event Details

    Location: Dunwoodie Country Club

    1 Waslenko Lane, Yonkers, New York

    Interested in helping?

    Whether organizing, securing auction items, or volunteering the day of the event, please contact Janet Glogouski at jglogous@sbu.edu to learn more about ways you can help!

    More information and registration to come!

  • Save the Date: Bona Day at Saratoga Race Course

    The Bonnies Day at Saratoga races will be held in the outdoor veranda suites at the top of the stretch run, where you can experience the thunder of the hoofs and ground shaking beneath you as the horses round the turn and charge down the stretch toward the finish!

    📍 Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

    🕚 Gates open at 11 a.m. | 🏇 First race at 1 p.m.

     

    📣Hey Young Alums! If you graduated between 2026 - 2016, enjoy a reduced entry fee. 

    Registration Coming Soon!
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