Online Master of Business Administration admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED for applicants with a 3.3 GPA or 3.0 GPA with 2 years of relevant work experience (as determined by the program director)

Online Master of Science in Business Analytics admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a similar field from an accredited college or university OR relevant work experience in the field OR successful completion two foundation courses in cybersecurity
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling admissions requirements

• A completed application
  • Online application
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
• A Personal Statement/Writing Sample
  • This takes the form of your responses to the questions presented in our MSED Counseling writing sample. (Please complete the linked form and submit to graduate admissions).
• Two Recommendations
  • Who describe suitability for graduate study, your interest in the counseling field, your professional work, etc. Typically, recommendations come from professors, supervisors, professional peers or community leaders. We provide the School of Graduate Studies Recommendation Form for your convenience; it is not required that your endorsers use this form.
• Interview
  • Once your application file is complete (or in some cases nearly complete), the counseling department will schedule you for an interview with a member of the counseling faculty.
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Masters in School Counseling admissions requirements

• A completed application
  • Online application
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
• A Personal Statement/Writing Sample
  • This takes the form of your responses to the questions presented in our MSED Counseling writing sample. (Please complete the linked form and submit to graduate admissions).
• Two Recommendations
  • Who describe suitability for graduate study, your interest in the counseling field, your professional work, etc. Typically, recommendations come from professors, supervisors, professional peers or community leaders. We provide the School of Graduate Studies Recommendation Form for your convenience; it is not required that your endorsers use this form.
• Interview
  • Once your application file is complete (or in some cases nearly complete), the counseling department will schedule you for an interview with a member of the counseling faculty.
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Master of Arts in Digital Journalism – Online Master of Arts in Sports Journalism admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Undergraduate transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Submission of a writing sample
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership admissions requirements

• Hold a bachelor's and master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Graduate transcripts showing completion of a master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 5 years’ work experience preferred
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Interview may be requested

Online Master of Social Work – Traditional Track admissions requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university within the U.S. or Canada
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Two letters of recommendation
• Application essay
• Transcripts

All online courses are taught using the Moodle Learning Management System. Your professors will use Moodle to post lecture content, facilitate class discussions, distribute assignments and more. All courses can be completed 100% online, and you attend at your convenience and around what fits with your schedule.

Students enrolled in the Cybersecurity, MBA, MSBA, MSW, MA in Digital Journalism, Sports Journalism and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership programs are not required to ever be on campus.

Students enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs are required to attend a two-day virtual residency as a part of their curriculum.

Please contact us for more information on those residencies.

Technical Assistance

We know that as an online student you may be working on coursework anyplace. Our 24x7 Help Center is always available to assist you with any technical questions you may have via phone at 888-998-6010 or a help desk ticket.

Online Student Success Coach

Upon enrollment, you are partnered with your very own Student Success Coach who walks alongside you to make sure you have the tools, information and resources you need to succeed.

Library Services

Our team of reference librarians is ready to assist you with all of your reference needs. For more information, visit our library guide for graduate online learners.

Payment for Graduate level courses are due before each course begins. Billing will be sent out with a specific due date; however; deferments are permitted for courses starting at a later date. Because of the Federal Guidelines for the Direct Student Loan Program, you may be billed in August or December for the entire fall or spring semester. This is to permit processing and disbursement of loan funds.

Graduate level financial aid is based in part on financial need. In order for SBU to determine your need, you must complete the FAFSA (the same process you may have experienced for undergraduate financial aid). The Federal code number for St. Bonaventure is 00281. Your online Enrollment Advisor will walk you through the process of applying for financial aid.

Similar to our ground programs, we have fall, spring and summer terms, each of which has 2 start dates per term. For more information, click here to view our academic calendars.

St. Bonaventure's Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) assists all students—on campus and online—with the career development process. We're pleased to provide professional development opportunities to enhance your marketability and support your future career success. 

Through the CPRC you can:

• Prepare and practice interviews through Big Interview, a virtual interviewing platform 
• Receive resume and cover letter support with samples that are specific to your degree/field
• Learn how to negotiate your salary, create or improve your LinkedIn profile, or talk about challenging topics in an interview
• Gain unlimited access to Handshake, a premier career management system, which provides access to internship opportunities, job openings, and networking opportunities with alumni
• Schedule an appointment with an SBU career counselor for one-on-one consultation 
   

Yes, the School of Graduate Studies at St. Bonaventure University offers a limited number of assistantship grants for an academic year. Assistantships are available for online graduate programs and can provide a partial waiver of tuition in exchange for a specified amount of work. Graduate assistants are utilized by a variety of university departments for project management, research projects, administrative support and more.

These part-time assistantships provide a tuition scholarship of up to nine credit hours per year (12 continuous months) for students who take a total of eighteen credit hours and work 300 hours per year. The type of work, schedule and other details are specific to the particular assistantship.

If you're interested, you may apply for an assistantship when you submit your application for admission or at any time during your graduate level study.

For more information and to apply, see Graduate Assistantships under Scholarships & Aid at sbu.edu.