ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO LIVE ON CAMPUS?
Students are required to live on campus their freshman, sophomore and junior years. There are certain exceptions for commuter students and nontraditional aged students. For details, see our Residence Life page.
ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO TAKE A MEAL PLAN?
Students living in Robinson, Falconio, Shay, Loughlen, Devereux, and Doyle residence halls are required to take one of three full meal plans (silver, gold or platinum). Students living in the apartments have meal plan options, but are not required to take a full meal plan.
ARE CANDLES PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS?
Candles, even if unlit, and other sources of open flame violate the New York State Fire Code, are strictly prohibited, will be confiscated and the owner will be fined.
WHAT IS THE POLICY ON ALCOHOL?
Students under the age of 21 are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol. Possession means knowingly being in the presence of alcohol or alcoholic beverage containers, regardless of whether they are empty or full. See the Code of Conduct for details.
DO RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS HAVE A CURFEW?
Students do not have a curfew. We encourage healthy sleep and study habits, but students make their own decisions. We suggest that if a student leaves for an overnight or an extended period of time, roommates, friends and/or staff on the floor are told.
CAN STUDENTS HAVE OVERNIGHT GUESTS OR VISITORS?
We hope students will want to share their Bonaventure experience with friends from home. Guests who are not SBU students must register and stay with a student of their same sex. Guests must be escorted at all times by their host. All policies related to guests, visitors and student inter-visitation can be found in the Code of Conduct.
WHAT ARE QUIET HOURS?
Quiet hours in residence halls are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. During those hours, noise levels should be conducive to sleep and study. We have 24-hour courtesy hours, meaning that noise levels should always be at a level that is respectful to others.
HOW ARE POLICIES ENFORCED?
The university respects students’ rights to privacy in their room, apartment or townhouse. However, when staff have reason to believe there is a policy violation, they will address the situation. Most violations of university policy are documented and processed through the Judicial Affairs Office. Oftentimes, violations are discovered by staff from Residence Life and/or Safety and Security Services.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STATE/FEDERAL LAW & UNIVERSITY POLICY?
Our policies are guided in large part by New York state law. However, as a private institution, our policies are separate and not identical to laws. University policies are also deeply rooted in our Franciscan tradition that values respect for self, others and the environment. While every policy is in line with minimum requirements of state and federal laws, our policies often provide detailed definitions that are unique to our university standards and values. University policies related to students are outlined in the Code of Conduct.
WHAT'S THE POLICY REGARDING CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
St. Bonaventure University takes issues of sexual violence on campus very seriously. You can find our extensive policies, procedures, and programs on our Gender-Based & Sexual Misconduct site.
CAN STUDENTS HAVE PETS?
Students are not permitted to have pets. A student requiring a service animal, however, may keep the animal with proper documentation through the Office of Disability Support Services.
WHAT IS THE SMOKING POLICY?
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the university, including residence facilities and university vehicles, and all outdoor areas of the university's main campus (east and west side) property.