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
Pruitt researches family-perpetrated abuse and survivor outcomes May 7, 2026 | Doyle Pruitt, associate professor and director of the Master of Social Work program, had a manuscript accepted into the Journal of Sexual Aggression.
Voss, graduate students present AI-focused literacy research May 7, 2026 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy and director of the B12 Literacy and Reading Center, presented with graduate literacy candidates Brooke Selvaggio and Emily Piwko at the New York State Reading Association Annual Conference.
Education faculty present research on teacher preparation May 7, 2026 | Drs. Pamina Abkowitz, Adam Brown and René Garrison presented at the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) Conference.
Dr. Kate Brelje organizes ‘Philosophers in the Field’ panel May 7, 2026 | Dr. Kate Brelje, assistant professor of philosophy, organized and chaired the panel “Philosophers in the Field: Philosophers in Public Policy/Public Institutions” for the 2026 Pacific Division conference of the American Philosophical Association.
Bynoe to moderate symposium and present international research May 7, 2026 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, professor (as of 9-1-2026) and director of the educational leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, is the moderator of a symposium for a book that is in production with Emerald Group Publications.
Calabria presents on Christian-Muslim relations in India May 7, 2026 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., professor of World Languages and Cultural Studies and director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, recorded a lecture for the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, India, which is holding its annual course on Christian-Muslim Relations May 3-10.
Stevens to lead Vox Lusciniae Buffalo performance May 7, 2026 | On Saturday, May 9, Vox Lusciniae, Western New York’s premiere professional treble choir, will perform the world premiere of two new choral works in Buffalo. Now in its third season, the choir is led by founder and artistic director Dr. Brian M. Stevens, director of choral activities at St. Bonaventure.
AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU Apr 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills — with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence.
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Virtual Tour

  • North Jersey Chapter Special Event

    New York Post lead sports columnist and fellow New Jersey alum Mike Vaccaro will discuss his New York Times bestseller, "The Bosses of the Bronx." Q&A session and book signing to follow! 

    6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2
    Shillelagh Club
    648 Prospect Ave
    West Orange, NJ

    Register today!
     

  • 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!

  • 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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