St. Bonaventure University Hurricane Response

St. Bonaventure University is offering room and board at no cost, and one-half tuition scholarships to students from higher education institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina so that they can continue their studies on a temporary basis at St. Bonaventure. The remaining one-half of tuition collected from the students and/or from financial aid will be returned to the students' home institutions.

"Our doors - and our hearts - are open," said Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D, University president. "We have put into motion every effort to accommodate students from higher education institutions affected by the hurricane and invite them to contact us. Our goal is to help these students continue their education without interruption."

Students would be admitted to the University as non-degree students, with the intent of having the classes transferred back to their home institutions. "We expect students to return to their home institutions as early as possible, and will make every effort to help them with that transition," said Mary Piccioli, dean of enrollment. "Our classes began August 28th, so it's important that students contact us as soon as possible if they're interested in attending classes at St. Bonaventure."

Interested students should contact St. Bonaventure University via the Dean of Enrollment, Mary Piccioli, at (800) 462-5050, or via e-mail at admissions@sbu.edu.