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.
With 81% of our students living on campus (96% of freshmen), residence and dining halls come alive with activity each day.
We offer an array of academic and personal support services to help you find success and contentment in and out of the classroom.
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.
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.
We welcome students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.
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.
The Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership provides plenty of opportunities to keep you active, engaged and playing the games you love.
We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campus culture where everyone feels valued & supported.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts headlines a rich array of campus events and activities.
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
"The best feeling you can ever get is when you show kindness to others."
6 December, 2025, 10:15 AM-3:15 PM
Also available are weekly campus tours & info sessions. Or consider yourself invited to schedule a virtual visit with an Admissions representative!