St. Bonaventure University

St. Bonaventure University requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Bonas, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Bonas accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Bonas has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 72% of students who start college at Bonas finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Bonas offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Bonas may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Bonas?

Bonas has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Bonas directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bonas

When choosing a major, Bonas students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bonas.

Student Designed Majors

Bonas allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Bonas does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Bonas

Bonas offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Bonaventure University

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Does Bonas Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Bonas does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Bonas Have An Online Program?

❌ Bonas does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Bonas Give AP Credit?

✅ Bonas offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bonas Have An Honors Program?

✅ Bonas offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Bonas.

Does Bonas Require Internships?

❌ Students at Bonas are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About St. Bonaventure University

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St. Bonaventure University Library

The main library on campus is the Friedsam Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Bonas

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Bonas does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Bonas have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bonas has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Bonas include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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