If you already have completed an undergraduate degree program, please review the application procedures for Graduate Admission.
What type of student applies to St. Bonaventure?
We don't believe that there is an "average" student. Rather, we review each student who applies for admission as an individual. Our admissions committee will read all of the documents that you submit, so it is important to present yourself in a positive manner when you put together your application for admission. Learn about what else we look for.
If you want to learn more about the average GPA and test scores of high school students who have been admitted to St. Bonaventure, please go to our Freshman Class Profile.
There are several types of students who may seek admission as undergraduate students. Please refer to the list below, determine which best describes your status, and click on the hyperlink to continue the application process.
Students Seeking Admission as First-Time Freshmen
If you are a high school senior or a high school graduate who has not attempted any college-level coursework since graduating from high school, you should apply as a Freshman.
Students Seeking Admission as Transfer Students
If you have graduated from high school and attempted college-level coursework since graduation, you must apply as a Transfer Student.
Students Seeking Admission Who Are Not U.S. Citizens
All non-U.S. citizens seeking admission as undergraduate students (first-time freshmen and transfer students) must follow the procedures for International Student Applicants.
Students Who Have Previously Been Enrolled at St. Bonaventure as Matriculating Students
If you are a student desiring to return to St. Bonaventure University after formally withdrawing and being absent one full semester or more, please fill out a Readmission Application. (Please note: This does not apply to students who were enrolled under the University’s Giant Step program.)
Students Who Have Previously Applied, but Have Never Enrolled at St. Bonaventure
If you have applied to St. Bonaventure in the past, but never attended, you will need to complete a Reactivation Application.
Students Seeking Admission as Non-Matriculating Students and Giant Step Students
If you want to take courses at St. Bonaventure for credit, but are not seeking a degree from the University, you must apply as a Non-Matriculating Student. This category of student includes high school students seeking to enroll in the Giant Step program.
Students seeking admission as freshmen or transfer students may also apply with the Universal College Application at http://www.universalcollegeapp.com/ or the Common Application at www.commonapp.org.
Download a .pdf of our Common App Supplement