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Unique Features
Maritime College is the oldest maritime institution
in the United States, the first to become coed, and a
charter member of The State University of New York.
Maritime is a coed four-year college where students
have the option of concurrently pre paring for
licensure as ships’ officers while earning Bachelor’s
degrees in engineering, business, or science.
Mari time operates under an agreement between the
federal government and The State of New York for
license training.
The leadership program at Maritime College has
always been a distinctive part of the College and a
central element in supporting its mission. For
students in the license programs, the venue for this
leadership experience is the Regiment of Cadets. For
students in the Civilian, non-license program, membership
in the Regiment is optional, but at least one
internship relating to their field of study is required.
Cadets are residential students. Students not in the
Regiment of Cadets may live on campus or commute.
Midtown Manhattan is 10 miles away and accessible
by public transportation.
To Visit the Campus
Campus tours are available weekdays when classes
are in session. In addition, open house events are
offered throughout the year. To schedule a visit to
meet with an admissions counselor and take a
guided tour of our waterfront campus, visit www.
sunymaritime.edu/admissions.
From Long Island: LI Express way West to either
the Cross Island Park way or Clearview Expressway
North to the Throggs Neck Bridge, exiting immediately
after the toll. Follow the service road 1/4 mile
to Pennyfield Avenue. Turn left onto Pennyfield
Ave nue and continue on to the College entrance.
From New Jersey: Cross the George Washington
Bridge and continue east on the Cross Bronx
Expressway (I-95) to the Throggs Neck Bridge. Take
the last exit before the bridge and turn right. At the
light turn left onto Pennyfield Avenue, following signs
to Maritime, and continue on to the College entrance.
From Upstate New York: South on the NYS Thru -
way, across the Tappan Zee Bridge and continue east
on I-287 to I-95 South. Follow signs to the Throggs
Neck Bridge and proceed as above.
From New England: South on I-95. Follow signs
to the Throggs Neck Bridge and proceed as above.
Admission Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent with the comple -
tion of at least 16 units of study, in cluding four units
of English, and three (prefer ably four) units of math
and science. Students with a 3.0 GPA/B average and
a 500 on each section of the SAT or an ACT score of
22 meet the general admission requirements.
Evaluation Process
Admission to the Maritime College is based on the
qualifications of the applicant; it is granted without
regard to race, color, creed, gender, or national
origin. Successful applicants must meet the require -
ments for admission as stated above. Decisions are
based on performance in high school or college,
strength of curriculum, test scores, letter of recommendation,
and an essay.
Transfer Applicants
Maritime College welcomes applications from
students wishing to transfer from other colleges.
Students must have at least 15 college credits to be
considered transfer students and may trans fer into
either a License or Civilian program.
Maritime has articulation agreements with several
two-year colleges, facilitating the transfer process.
Transfer applicants without associate degrees
or with associate degrees not directly applicable
to Maritime College pro grams will be awarded advanced
standing credit on a course-by-course basis.
Financial Aid
Maritime College offers merit-based scholarships
to qualified accepted students. Scholarships range
from $1,500-$5,000 per year for up to four years. A
scholarship application including response to essay
questions is required for consideration. To apply, visit
www.sunymaritime.edu/admissions. Students who
wish to apply for federal or New York State aid; a
Maritime scholarship; grant; work study; or loan funds
must file a Maritime Financial Aid Application and a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
In addition, Mari time College has regional agreements
with eastern seaboard and gulf states (RI, CT,
NJ, PA, DE, MD, Washington DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL,
AL, MS, & LA) and offers a discounted tuition rate to
all students from these states. In addition, eligible
Maritime College NROTC midshipmen receive some
form of NROTC scholarship (two- to four-year scholarships)
which cover tuition, fees, books and uniforms.
The New York State Legislature has passed a
bill allowing up to 284 qualified students from the
State of New York to apply for full tuition through
the Cadet Appointment Program (CAP) at Maritime
College. Please contact the Office of Admissions for
additional information.
Programs of Study
Maritime College offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees preparing students for careers in engineering,
maritime industry, government, military, and private
industry. We offer over 20 varsity athletic teams, ROTC
options, U.S. Coast Guard license and intern programs.
The college's engineering programs are ABET accred -
ited. Students interested in pursuing a U.S. Coast
Guard Deck or Engine License participate in Maritime's
structured Regiment of Cadets, as well as Summer
Sea Terms aboard the Empire State VI. There is no
military obligation for Maritime graduates unless
they choose to participate in an ROTC program.
>Electrical Engineering is the study of the generation
and distribution of electric power and the automation
and control of commercial systems and design.
A deck, engine, or intern option is available.
>Facilities Engineering encompasses engineering de -
sign as well as mechanical, electrical, and industrial
engineering. An engine or intern option is available.
>International Transportation and Trade is a nonlicense
major focusing on the global nature of the
maritime industry. A minor is available in intermodal
and maritime security.
>Marine Business and Commerce is a deck license
program combining coursework from the marine
transportation and humanities programs.
>Marine Engineering focuses on engineering problems
related to watercraft; it draws on elements of
mechanical, electrical, industrial, chemical, and
environmental engineering and design.
>Marine Environmental Science combines aspects
of meteorology, oceanography, and the biological
sciences; it is offered as either a deck license or
intern option program.
>Marine Operations is a highly specialized program
geared toward students planning a career in the
international maritime industry. It prepares students
in all aspects of marine operations afloat.
>Marine Transportation is a BS degree/deck license
program combining management, international
business, transportation and logistics as well as
vessel operations. Minors are available in ship
management or intermodal and maritime security.
>Maritime Studies is a Bachelor of Science interdisciplinary
program that combines business, science,
and humanities.
>Mechanical Engineering is the study of principles
of physics as they apply to design and mechanical
systems. An engine or intern option is available.
>Naval Architecture teaches the design of ships and
sea-based structures. Technical, economic, and
creative facets of ship design are examined. A deck,
engine, or intern option is available.
>Maritime also offers a Master of Science degree
in International Transportation Management.
Qualified students may complete this degree in one
additional year of study when combined with the
Marine Business and Commerce, Marine Transportation
or International Transportation and Trade
Bachelor’s degree.
Summer Sea Term
Each summer, cadets acquire hands-on experience
at sea during the annual Summer Sea Term aboard
the Empire State VI. Recent ports of call included
Ireland, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The Summer Sea Term is required by the U.S.
Coast Guard as a prerequisite for sitting for the U.S.
Merchant Marine Officer’s license exam as a third
mate or third assistant engineer. In addition to giving
students the opportunity for professional experience
(navigation, ship handling, power plant operation)
under expert supervision, the Summer Sea Term
hones decision-making, human relations, and teamwork
skills. This management and leadership
experi ence gives graduates a distinct advantage in
assuming positions of immediate responsibility in
their chosen career paths.
Accreditation
>Middle States Commission on Higher Education
>Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
>License preparation is certified by the International
Maritime Organization under the Standards of
Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW)
for International Voyages
Athletics
Our Athletic Department proudly supports 20 varsity
sports, represented by eight athletic conferences
including: The National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA), Skyline Athletic Conference, Eastern
College Football Conference (ECFC), Metropolitan
Rugby Association, Metropolitan Hockey Association,
U.S. Rowing, U.S. Sailing, and the Mid-Atlantic
Conference. Varsity teams include baseball (M),
basketball (M), crew (M&W), cross country (M&W),
football (M), lacrosse (M&W), rifle (M&W),
sailing (M&W), soccer (M&W), swimming (M&W),
volleyball (W), ice hockey (M) and rugby (M).
Graduate Placement - Near 100%
SUNY Maritime College is proud of its career placement
record. Recent graduates and experienced
alumni benefit from Maritime’s Career Center and
active alumni network. Maritime College graduates
are sought by Fortune 500 companies, government
agencies, and a variety of other employers. The
combination of an arduous academic program with
hands-on training and leadership experience gives
Maritime College graduates the skills and background
all employers are looking for.
Demographic
The Maritime College student body represents 32
states and 30 countries; 4% are African-American,
3% Asian, 7% Hispanic, and 12% women.
Special Programs
>Navy and Marine Corps ROTC option on the Maritime
campus. Air Force and Army ROTC are available
through cross-registration at nearby colleges. A
Coast Guard commissioning option (MARGRAD) is
also available.
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