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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked among the best schools in the North by U.S. News & World Report, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ β€” located in beautiful Western New York β€” is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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UNDERGRADUATE


UNDERGRADUATE


Whatever your interest β€” business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions β€” 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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Where Heart Meets Mind. Where Passion Fuels Purpose.

Whether online, on campus, or in a hybrid format, we offer a graduate school experience rooted in Franciscan values and real community.
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News & Events
Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).
Quick Center announces Performing Arts series, fall galleries Jul 31, 2026 | A diverse, world-class lineup of music, dance and theatrical chemistry is coming to the Southern Tier as ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season.
Olean High alum creates endowment to honor Bonnies reporter Jul 29, 2026 | Shirley Whipple Struchen didn’t even attend ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, but the impact one man made on her life more than 60 years ago compelled her to establish a $50,000 endowment to the university in his name.
SBU students Wonder what the music is all about at Oxford Jul 27, 2026 | Students in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College conducted research for a conference presentation on Stevie Wonder’s β€œSongs in the Key of Life” album.
Franciscan Institute concludes dynamic summer programs Jul 17, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ has successfully concluded its 2026 summer programs, bringing together scholars, friars, lay leaders, ministers and students from around the world for a season of study, reflection and celebration rooted in the rich Franciscan intellectual and spiritual tradition.
SBU recognizes second BonaLeads cohort, eyes program growth Jul 9, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ recognized the successful completion of the second cohort of BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy this spring, marking another successful year for the leadership development program launched by President Jeff Gingerich and his wife, Betsy.
Canisius, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ launch OT master's pathway Jul 8, 2026 | A new articulation agreement between Canisius University and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ creates a direct pathway for students to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).
Positive Ripples reaches milestone: safe water to 300,000 Jun 29, 2026 | Positive Ripples, a nonprofit organization with roots at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, has reached a significant milestone: 300,000 people now have daily access to safe drinking water through wells the organization has helped build or repair in Haiti.
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  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL

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    Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­! 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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