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
Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians’ association Feb 10, 2026 | In December 2025, Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Art, Music and Theater, was one of several musicians honored in Buffalo by the Buffalo Musicians’ Association (Local 92, American Federation of Musicians) for 25 years of service.
Foos publishes business case studies, featured in Le Monde Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, published two peer-reviewed case studies in November in the Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
Case appointed chair of International Affairs Committee Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of Business Information Systems and director of the International Business in China Studies program, has been appointed the inaugural chair of the International Affairs Committee for the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Oh addresses social justice in physical education settings Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, co-authored a peer-reviewed article in Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.
Hindman examines AI ethics in play therapy practice Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, presented a peer-reviewed presentation titled “Ethical Considerations for Using AI with Play Therapy” at the Association for Creativity in Counseling’s (ACC) 2025 Annual Conference.
Bona Pride and Giving Days are just around the corner Feb 9, 2026 | The week of Feb. 23 is an opportunity for St. Bonaventure alumni, friends, parents and the campus community to show their pride in the university — and in more ways than one.
Contemporary painter Frank Morrison to discuss art, identity Feb 6, 2026 | Frank Morrison, an Atlanta-based contemporary painter and award-winning illustrator, will give a public talk at 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the Rigas Family Theater of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. The event is free and open to the public
SBU gets $1.1 million for Center for Rural Health Innovation Feb 4, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has received $1.1 million in federal funding to support the development of a Center for Rural Health Innovation and Training, a major initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, workforce development and training across underserved rural communities in Western New York.
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