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
Retchless named vice president for Advancement at SBU Jun 22, 2026 | Lindsay Retchless, currently serving as chief of staff to the president and interim vice president for University Advancement, has been named vice president for Advancement at St. Bonaventure University.
Friars mark 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis Jun 17, 2026 | More than 70 Franciscan friars from the three branches of the First Order — the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and the Order of Friars Minor — gathered at St. Bonaventure University for “Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change,” a celebration and study days marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.
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),
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Virtual Tour

  • 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

    , 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

  • Trenton Thunder Baseball Game

    Gather with fellow Bonnies for a memorable evening of baseball, ballpark favorites, and St. Bonaventure spirit at the Trenton Thunder game!

    Trenton Thunder Ballpark | 1 Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ
    Tickets are $18 (includes a $10 food voucher) 


  • Buffalo Harbor Cruise

    Join fellow Bonnies for the 2026 Buffalo Harbor Cruise

    Step aboard the Miss Buffalo II for a scenic sightseeing cruise and experience Buffalo’s past, present, and future from a truly unique vantage point. The tour begins on the Buffalo River near the historic 1833 lighthouse and winds through Lake Erie and the Black Rock Canal. Along the way, you’ll explore the story of the Peace Bridge, pass one of the oldest yacht clubs in the nation, and view a rare waterfront boathouse designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.
     
    Join fellow alumni and special guest President Jeff Gingerich for an evening of sightseeing, networking, and summer fun on Buffalo’s waterfront.

    Hosted by the Buffalo Alumni Chapter
     
    Check-in at 5:30 p.m. at Erie Basin Marina
    329 Erie Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Boarding begins at 6 p.m. sharp.

    Cost: $30 per person, which includes food, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
    Registration Deadline: July 10
    Must be 21 years or older. Valid ID may be required.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

    Registration is currently full. Please contact the Alumni office to be added to a waitlist.

  • 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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