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 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.

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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.

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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.
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News & Events
St. Joseph’s students make annual food delivery to Warming House Dec 19, 2025 | For the 44th consecutive year, students from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute delivered a truckload of nonperishable food items and paper products Friday to the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University’s soup kitchen on North Union Street in Olean.
SBU honors five nursing grads at traditional Stethoscope Ceremony Dec 18, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University honored five graduates of its Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program Saturday during a traditional Stethoscope Ceremony, marking their transition into the nursing profession.
SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association Dec 17, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.
SBU to introduce new security enhancements at Reilly Center Dec 16, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University will implement security enhancements for major events at Reilly Center, beginning with Saturday’s men’s basketball game vs. Le Moyne.
Bonnies pummel Queens, 55-19, to capture national rugby title Dec 13, 2025 | After hanging on by their fingernails in 2021 to edge Penn State, 19-18, for the National Collegiate Rugby Division I Championship, St. Bonaventure dominated Queens University, 55-19, Saturday in Houston to capture its second NCR title.
Bonnies headed to Houston seeking second national rugby title Dec 10, 2025 | The Bonnies travel to Houston today to prepare for Saturday’s National Collegiate Rugby D-I Championship match with Atlantic Rugby Conference rival Queens University.
St. Bonaventure formally dedicates new Cyber Operations Center Dec 8, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University formally opened its new Cyber Operations Center Monday afternoon, celebrating a transformative learning space made possible by a $450,000 federal earmark secured by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-Jamestown).
Bonnies wallop Walsh to advance to national rugby title game Dec 6, 2025 | The Bonnies (8-2-1 overall), ranked No. 3 in the latest NCR poll, dominated No. 4 Walsh University, 33-8, Saturday afternoon at Butler, Pennsylvania, to advance to the National Collegiate Rugby D-I title game for the third time in the last five years.
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80s Weekend

80s Weekend 2026 – Our 14th Year!

Forever Young! See What’s New and Reconnect with Your Crew.

Friday, January 30

6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Welcome Bash at Four Mile Brewing. Enjoy 80s music, microbrews, drinks, and great pub food as alumnus Nick Bohdanowycz ’08 MBA and team roll out the brown and white carpet, including a complimentary first drink. Cheers! A shuttle bus from the hotels to Four Mile will run from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 31
9 a.m. – Richter Recreation Center access is available. Let’s get physical with the three gyms, weights, walking track, and more. Please fill out this online waiver for access.
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Memories, Prayer and Thanksgiving facilitated by 80s alumni of all faith traditions to share reflections, prayer, and thanksgiving, as we did with Fr. Dan Riley, with the Mt. Irenaeus community. McGinley-Carney Center.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tour the extensive athletics renovations and improvements and hear from VP & Athletics Director Bob Beretta ’87. Reilly Center meetup location TBD.
3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Hickey Dining Hall for pregame dinner. Cost included in registration. Arrive early on campus to eat with friends and watch the televised women’s basketball game at Loyola Chicago.
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Pre-Game Reception at the ‘Skeller with game day snacks and cash bar.
6:30 p.m. – Men’s basketball game with the Bonnies hosting A10 rival George Mason. Bob Lanier Court. Digital ticket for lower red seating will be provided.
Post-Game Reception for 80s Weekend package registrants. Hall of Fame Room. Cash Bar.

All Evening – Continue the fun at The Burton, hosted by alumni owners Brian Attea ’89, John Flanagan ’89, Kevin Patwell ’88, and David Przesiek ’88. Kitchen will remain open until 9 p.m. for Burton Burgers and more. Stay for last call and “Piano Man.”

Sunday, February 1
11 a.m. Mass: University Chapel or Mt. Irenaeus. Directions to Mt. Irenaeus

Farewells and safe travels home!

Full Bus Schedule
Friday: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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