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

Our academic and personal support services help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.

Student Services
Health, Safety & Conduct

From physical and emotional health to 24/7 campus safety, we support student wellbeing every day.

Health, Safety & Conduct
Career Planning

Our Career and Professional Readiness Center helps students explore careers and build skills for success 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."

Bona grad 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
St. Bonaventure students conduct fact-checks for PolitiFact Jun 12, 2026 | Hate crimes, homelessness, taxes, housing and energy were among the topics fact-checked by St. Bonaventure University students during a PolitiFact Workshop conducted during the spring 2026 semester.
Doyle, ’81, Wells, ’76, to be honored as SBU’s Alumni of the Year Jun 11, 2026 | Lifelong champions of St. Bonaventure University whose family ties to the institution span generations, Pat Doyle, ’81, and Mary Beth “MB” (Shea) Wells, ’76, will be honored with the 2026 William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award.
Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees Jun 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board’s May 15 meeting on campus.
Auction to benefit SBU endowment to run online June 8-15 Jun 3, 2026 | More than 70 items are available in an online auction June 8-15 to benefit the endowment of St. Bonaventure University.
St. Bonaventure to host Esports Summer Day Camp May 29, 2026 | A limited number of spots remain available in St. Bonaventure University’s Esports Summer Day Camp, scheduled for July 6–10, 2026.
SBU’s nursing programs receive CCNE accreditation for 10 years May 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s undergraduate nursing programs have received reaccreditation for the maximum 10-year term from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),
SBU to offer new major in Healthcare Management May 26, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business will offer a new major in Healthcare Management beginning this fall, providing students with an interdisciplinary business education tailored to the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
119 St. Bonaventure students honored at awards ceremony May 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure recognized 119 students at its Honors and Awards Ceremony, held Friday, May 15, at Reilly Center Arena.
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Virtual Tour

  • 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!

  • Preview Days & Saturday Personal Visits

    Explore campus, connect with our community & discover where you belong!

  • Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session

    Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session. 


    A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants. 

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL

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    Join us for a Q&A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at St. Bonaventure University! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

    Register here

  • Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session

    Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session. 


    A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants. 

  • 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!

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL

    , St. Bonaventure

    Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at St. Bonaventure University! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

    Register here
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