Life at SBU

Some of your most memorable experiences will happen outside of the classroom. We encourage you to embrace all of the opportunities that SBU offers, and to become a well-rounded, active, community-focused citizen.

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Housing, Residence Life & Dining

With 75% of our students living on campus, 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
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campuswide environment for celebrating multiculturalism and diversity.

Equity & Inclusion
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
Fr. Dan Riley, beloved friar at St. Bonaventure University, passes away ​ Jul 25, 2024 | Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus and one of the most beloved friars in the history of St. Bonaventure University, passed away Wednesday. He was 81 years old.
St. Bonaventure hosting dinner to help sustain Warming House for years to come ​ Jul 18, 2024 | For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years.
SBU students to develop marketing campaign for Franciscan convent during study abroad experience Jul 10, 2024 | As 15 St. Bonaventure University students immerse themselves in Italian culture through a five-week study abroad session in Sorrento, Italy, this month, they’ll also have the opportunity to explore and promote the Franciscan roots of a convent there.
Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center Jul 9, 2024 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.
St. Bonaventure 2024 Physician Assistant graduates go 33 for 33 on national exam Jul 8, 2024 | Every 2024 graduate of St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The national pass rate for first-time PANCE takers is 93% over the last five years.
St. Bonaventure’s Morales inducted into 10th Mountain Division Hall of Fame ​ Jun 27, 2024 | Francisco “Frank” Morales, director of St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Veterans Services, has been inducted into the 10th Mountain Division Warrior Legend Hall of Fame.
Allegany-Limestone calculus students create mathematical art with help of SBU professor Jun 20, 2024 | The chair of the Department of Mathematics at St. Bonaventure University continued his outreach with local school districts, working with students in Linda Dodd-Nagel’s precalculus class at Allegany-Limestone Central School to build a work of mathematical art: a 3D “shadow” of a four-dimensional shape.
Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series Jun 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics St. Bonaventure University faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.
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  • 2024 Buffalo Harbor Cruise

    Set sail with fellow Bonnies aboard the Miss Buffalo II! The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, wings, beer, wine and soft drinks. All registrants must be 21 years of age. Proof of ID may be required. 

    Register here


  • Attend a Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing info session. First date is:

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


    A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants. 


  • Bona Day at Saratoga Race Course

    Alumni and friends are invited to gather along the rail for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Feel the ground shake as the horses round the final turn and race toward the finish line. Witness the thrilling crack of the whip and the thoroughbreds' incredible acceleration as jockeys compete for position. Friends and family are welcome! The cost is $50 per person. 

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  • Visit us this summer! The next Preview Day is:

    Select any of these visit options:

    • Campus tours & informal chat sessions on select weekdays
    • Group tours
    • Preview Days
      • August 10 General Preview Day
      • August 16 School of Arts & Sciences Preview Day

    Learn more and register at VISIT SBU

  • Bona Day at the Washington Nationals

    Join Washington, D.C.-area alumni as the Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles Angels at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 11:35 a.m. Tickets are $35.

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  • Empty Bowls & Baskets Dinner

    We invite you to the Empty Bowls & Baskets Dinner, an event dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity, celebrating the Warming House's 50th anniversary, and supporting the newly established Endowment for Warming House Sustainability.

    Register here


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