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With 81% of our students living on campus (96% of freshmen), residence and dining halls come alive with activity each day.
Our academic and personal support services help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.
From physical and emotional health to 24/7 campus safety, we support student wellbeing every day.
Our Career and Professional Readiness Center helps students explore careers and build skills for success after college.
We welcome students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.
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.
The Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership provides plenty of opportunities to keep you active, engaged and playing the games you love.
We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campus culture where everyone feels valued & supported.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts headlines a rich array of campus events and activities.
Student Voices
"The best feeling you can ever get is when you show kindness to others."
Bona grad 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
LPE Professionals Series finishes its first year
In service of its mission to ready students for post-graduate success and teach hands-on skills, the Literary Publishing and Editing program inaugurated its Professionals Series in the fall of 2024.
Novelist and university press editor kicked things off with a lively discussion of the publishing industry and writing life with LPE students. In the spring, printmaker Jamie Alea visited ENG 328: Small Press Publishing & Editing. In a series of workshops, he walked students through the fundamentals of using a tabletop letterpress and shared a portfolio of concert posters made while interning at Hatch Show Print, the iconic Nashville printshop. Following Alea’s visit, teams of students designed and printer their own broadsides (sample shown at right). They will be on exhibit in the Writers & Publishers Room (Plassmann) through the next academic year.
Pictured below: Novelist and university press editor Jennifer Savran Kelley discusses publishing and the writing life with LPE students.
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL
, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.
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Buffalo Mountain On The Road
Thursday, October 22| 6:30pm-8pm
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
845 Kenmore Avenue | Buffalo, NY
Free to attend but registration is required.
For more than 20 years, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ and Mt. Irenaeus have brought the spirit of the Mountain to alumni communities across the country, creating opportunities to reconnect, reflect and share in the Franciscan tradition.
Each gathering offers a taste of the Mountain experience, including a prayer service or liturgy followed by time for conversation and fellowship. It’s a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and experience the welcoming sense of community that makes the Mountain so special.
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Explore SBU your way! Next option:
Explore º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ your way with campus tours, Discovery Days, Open Houses and personalized visits this fall!
Fall Open House
Schools of Communication and Education Discovery Day
Friday, Nov. 6
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Veterans Day Discovery Day, featuring the School of Business
LEARN MORE ABOUT VISITING SBU
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The School of Business Info Session (on-campus)
, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½Discover graduate opportunities at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ — including what’s new with our MBA.
Join the School of Business during Common Hour to explore graduate opportunities in Business Administration (MBA), Professional Accountancy and Sport Administration.Hear what’s new with the MBA, learn about your options and get answers to your questions — whether graduate school is already in your plans or you’re just curious. Lunch provided. Swan 103.
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Boston Friar Reception
Join fellow º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ alumni, friends and members of the Franciscan community for the 2026 Boston Friars Reception. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fellowship as we reconnect and celebrate the Franciscan spirit that brings our Bona community together. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ President Jeff Gingerich will also offer remarks and share an update from campus.
October 29, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Anthony Shrine & Friars Residence
100 Arch StreetBoston, Massachusetts 02110This special gathering is generously hosted by Fr. Frank Sevola, O.F.M., ’82 and Fr. John O'Connor. We hope you’ll join us for a warm and welcoming evening with the Bona family in Boston.
Register by October 22nd
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Riff City Social | Canisius Pregame
Get ready to cheer on the Bonnies as they take on Canisius! ðŸ€
Join fellow º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ alumni, family and friends for a pregame reception at Riff City Social before the Bonnies hit the court at 7 p.m. Reconnect with the Bona community, enjoy great food and get ready for an exciting night of basketball!
Pregame Reception Details
Location: Riff City Social | 166 Chandler St.
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person (includes food and access to our dedicated pregame space)
Game tipoff: 7 p.m.
Whether you're a longtime Bonnies fan or joining us for the first time, all are welcome! Wear your brown and white, bring a friend and help us get ready to cheer on the Bonnies!
Please note: Game tickets are not included in the reception registration and must be purchased separately. To purchase tickets, please feel free to text or call the SBU Ticket Office at (716) 375-2500 or email us at tickets@sbu.edu.
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Third Annual º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Golf Invitational
Join us May 2-4, 2027, at the prestigious Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, for a premier golf experience supporting º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s Endowment at the Third Annual º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Golf Invitational.
Limited to just 72 golfers, the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Golf Invitational offers three unforgettable days of championship play at the renowned Pinehurst Resort. Designed to combine world-class golf with meaningful connection, the event brings together alumni, friends, and supporters committed to the University’s future. All proceeds benefit º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s Endowment, strengthening scholarship support and expanding opportunity for talented students. By participating, you help advance the education and future success of the next generation of Bonnies.
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2027 Reunion Weekend
Save the Date: Reunion Weekend 2027!
Mark your calendars! Reunion Weekend 2027 returns to its traditional first weekend in June, taking place June 4–6, 2027.
We'll be celebrating alumni from class years ending in 2 and 7, with a special welcome to the Class of 1977 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion. All alumni are welcome to attend!
Start making your travel and accommodation plans now, and stay tuned for registration details, event information, and more exciting updates in the months ahead. We can't wait to welcome you back to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½!