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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked No. 6 for value and No. 14 for innovation in the North by U.S. News & World Report, St. Bonaventure — located in beautiful Western New York — is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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St. Bonaventure is more than just a college — it’s a home rooted in Franciscan values and academic excellence. Just ask any Bonnie, and you’ll hear stories filled with home, community, and life-changing experiences.

A top college in Western New York

Located in scenic Western New York, SBU is a leading private Catholic-Franciscan university where students excel in academics and service. Faculty are not only scholars but mentors who guide students to succeed both personally and professionally.

With 21 graduate programs and more than 60 undergraduate majors and programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and health professions, we offer a transformative academic experience.

At SBU, you’ll find more than a college — you’ll find your perfect fit.


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EXPLORE Our Programs

UNDERGRADUATE


UNDERGRADUATE


Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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GRADUATE


GRADUATE


Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS


SPECIAL PROGRAMS


From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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News & Events
Four SBU employees honored at annual awards event May 5, ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ | Four devoted staff members were honored May 1 with Presidential Awards for Staff Excellence at ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ.
Scibilia to report on U.S. immigration as part of national fellowship May 2, ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ | A ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ student journalist will spend his summer covering a story that makes international headlines daily: U.S. immigration policy.
SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR May 2, ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ | Building on years of service, the latest mission by ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ’s Students Without Borders (SWOB) took the group back to the Dominican Republic, where they left behind not only immediate care but the seeds of sustainable health practices.
SBU wins regional title to advance to national club softball tourney Apr 30, ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ | Thanks to a dominating performance in the North Atlantic Regional tournament, St. Bonaventure’s club softball team is headed to the National Club Softball Association World Series May 15-18 in Georgia.
SBU awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for workplace mental health Apr 29, ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ | ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ is proud to announce that it has been awarded a ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA).
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  • Visit us this summer! First campus visit event is:

    Learn all there is to love about St. Bonaventure! Select any of these visit options:

    Saturday, July 12 - DePerro School of Health Professions (1 session only) 

    Saturday, July 19 - School of Business  | 

    Saturday, Aug. 9 - Preview Day  | 

    Friday, Aug. 15 - School of Arts & Sciences  | 


    Also available are weekly campus tours & info sessions. Or consider yourself invited to schedule a virtual visit with an Admissions representative!

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