SUNY Maritime College Ratings and Reviews

Alumnus

Some years ago the College offered a Regiment (cadet) program and a non-regiment (civilian ) choice for student life. I highly recommend the regiment program as it also leads to a the Merchant Marine Officer license. A highly valuable professional credential. These extra nautical courses and summer sea term on the training ship can added to any BS degree program. Post graduation you realize that the professional ship officer license is as valuable as the degree in the very specialized world of the Maritime Industry. Although one might consider cadet life as "less fun" than the traditional College student experience the upside is it instills disipline and compels engagement with your fellow cadets. The hands on structure of cadet life creates a teamwork atmosphere and develops leadership skills. Most alumni of the College recognize the hard work and sacrifice that goes into being a cadet on top of also managing a normal academic load. Alumni value that ethos when deciding on hiring graduates. The cohesion of the regiment of Cadets results in lifelong friendships and connections in the Maritime Industry that pays long term benefits.