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
Mackowski’s latest book recasts John Adams for America’s 250th Feb 11, 2026 | John Adams isn’t always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski invites readers to take a fresh look just in time for America’s 250th birthday.
Schilling co-authors study on superintendent burnout Feb 10, 2026 | An article published in the AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice titled “Are We Burned Out? A Multi-Year Statewide Study of P–12 Superintendents” was co-authored by Dr. Nicole V. Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, and colleagues.
Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians’ association Feb 10, 2026 | In December 2025, Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Art, Music and Theater, was one of several musicians honored in Buffalo by the Buffalo Musicians’ Association (Local 92, American Federation of Musicians) for 25 years of service.
Bussman publishes new essays in literary arts journal Feb 10, 2026 | Jason K. Bussman, adjunct lecturer in English, had a pair of essays published in Otherwise Engaged: A Literary and Arts Journal’s Winter 2025 issue: “No, I’m Not Nate Bargatze” and “The R2D2 Toy Everyone Wanted.”
Harris’s children’s book accepted by independent publisher Feb 10, 2026 | Heather Lynn Harris’s children’s picture book manuscript, which has the working title “Junkyard Jewel,” has been accepted for publication by By Chance Books, an independent publisher based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Pruitt publishes trauma research on adult survivors Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Doyle Pruitt, associate professor and Master of Social Work program director, published an empirical manuscript titled “Innocence betrayed: The impact of grooming and family betrayal on trauma symptoms in adult survivors of child sexual abuse” in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect with colleagues from PennWest University and Penn State University.
Luke releases third edition of neuroscience counseling text Feb 10, 2026 | The third edition of Dr. Chad Luke’s internationally-recognized text “Neuroscience for Counselors and Therapists: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Integrating Therapy and the Science of the Brain” has been published by Cognella Academic Press.
Foos publishes business case studies, featured in Le Monde Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, published two peer-reviewed case studies in November in the Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
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Virtual Tour

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  • University Area Watch Party: Richmond

    Join us to cheer your St. Bonaventure Bonnies on to victory! Don't miss out on this watch party during the St. Bonaventure vs. Richmond men's basketball game. The party is scheduled for 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    AOH
    1421 E State St, Olean, NY 14760

     

    There is no registration required for this event.

  • Bonnies vs. George Mason Pre-Game Event

    Join us at Ornery Beer Company in Fairfax, VA, prior to the Bonnies vs. George Mason game to cheer your St. Bonaventure Bonnies onto victory!

    Register here

  • Florida Chapter Watch Party: Davidson

    Join us for a watch party as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Davidson. Feel the energy, bring your spirit, and let’s make some noise together!

    The Parrot
    7320 52nd Pl. E.
    Bradenton, FL

    For more information, please email Mike Davis at jmike91250@aol.com.


  • South Carolina Watch Party: Davidson

    Join us to cheer your St. Bonaventure Bonnies on to victory! Don't miss out on this watch party during the St. Bonaventure vs. Davidson men's basketball game. Tip-off is 12:00 p.m.

    The Roost Sports Bar
    825 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

     

    There is no registration required for this event.

  • Mountain on the Road in Connecticut

    Please join us at Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish, 278 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT. It will include a brief Lenten reflection, time to share, evening prayer, and refreshments.

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  • Mountain on the Road in Long Island

    Please join us at Chaminade High School’s Saragossa Retreat House, 267 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY. It will include a brief Lenten reflection, time to share, afternoon prayer, and refreshments, and conclude with Mass at 4:00 p.m.

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  • 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!

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