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.

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
St. Bonaventure establishes Presidential Commission on AI Oct 27, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University has established a Presidential Commission on Artificial Intelligence to guide the institution’s academic, ethical and operational use of AI technologies.
Professor and Bonnies tennis founder Dr. Pat Panzarella remembered Oct 24, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University community is mourning the passing of Dr. Pat Panzarella, longtime professor of English at St. Bonaventure, who passed away Sunday (Oct. 19, 2025) following open-heart surgery. Pat was 84.
SBU hosting conference Nov. 21 on ‘Harnessing AI for Growth’ Oct 23, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business and the SBU Entrepreneurship Center are inviting business leaders, alumni and professionals to the SBU Growth Conference on Friday, Nov. 21.
Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.
Henry receives journal award, shares research at national conference Oct 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, held Oct. 8-12 in Philadelphia.
PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation Oct 22, 2025 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.
Study explores ‘crunchy mom’ culture and consumerism on TikTok Oct 22, 2025 | The early access version of a paper co-authored by Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, and William Magnus Northington of Appalachian State University, has been published to Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal.
SBU shines at state’s annual Physician Assistant conference Oct 21, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program made a remarkable impression at this year’s New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Conference, bringing home multiple recognitions and showcasing the university’s growing presence in the state’s PA community.
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