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SUNY Maritime College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Joseph from Stockton, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I will receive a B.S. degree in Maritime Transportation, a license to pilot the large ships and a commission in the USMC on graduation.
    Will enjoy being here

    This is a beautiful campus on the Hudson River near New York City. Summers traveling the world on the school ship.
    Bang for the buck

    SUNY Maritime College has reasonable tuition in today's college market, especially for State of New York students. Lots of tuition assistance available for the military minded.
    Tips for prospective students

    There is limited enrollment so don't wait to make up your mind about attending SUNY Maritime College.
    Great for these types of students

    This is a great college for those seeking adventure on the seas, New York City opportunities for culture and a sense of belonging to a small college group.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kwantisha from Freehold, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The regiment sucks, the teachers are not always the best but its a small close knit college. Few girls so they are all really close. Its close to the city!
    Tips for prospective students

    Do an over nighter talk to the students with your intended major and if you want to ship out do it!
    Academic Rigor

    depends on what you study deckies have it easy go engine!
    Dorm Life

    The dorms suck the housing director is a maritime graduate so hes not qualified for the job but hes a nice guy anyway.
    Food and Dining

    food sucks but thats at all schools, but the staff are really nice
    What to do for fun

    go to the city
    Bang for the buck

    cheap!!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Regiment!!
    Great for these types of students

    Rotc, shipping out
    Clubs and Activities

    all types
    Greek Life

    none
    Campus Safety

    real safe nothing yet has happened while i have been on campus

  • Andrew from Pelham, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Maritime has a challenging curriculum for the engineering student. It provides a realistic hands on education for the real world with experienced engineers. Beautiful setting on the long island sound.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared for the bare minimum as far as living arrangements. Don't bring alot of clothes if regimental student not necessary mostly wear uniforms. Even though may have to do a little more physical activity well worth being regimental student. Look into it really worth it for the licenses you get.
    Academic Rigor

    Challenging, not for the student who just does enough to get by.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms could use an upgrade, paint job, new furniture
    Food and Dining

    Actually the food is the best out of the 2 other colleges I attended. Tastes like someone actually making fresh food daily
    What to do for fun

    Very close to the Manhattan. Walk to the express bus to NYC, museums, cultural sites. Bus ride to the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Yankee stadium, or Citifield and Beaches.

  • Elthon from Lawrence, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Suny Maritime College is a school that would teach how to be professional in the future. Teach you many aspect of life, like comunication skills, learn how to manage your time, and teach you how to become more confident in general.
    Tips for prospective students

    Work really had, always ask questions, and don't be shy and be confident in every aspect you do.
    Academic Rigor

    Academic is great, many great professors are willing to help.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is great and very comftable place too live.
    Food and Dining

    Is very delightfull, have many options to choose.
    What to do for fun

    Can go to the gym, swimming, Can go for a run, many school clubs available.

  • OSCAR from Glen Cove, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    One of the best school ever
    Tips for prospective students

    They will have to like the life over seas or working in the Maritime industry
    Academic Rigor

    It is a lot of effort students have to put on it but it is worthy.
    Dorm Life

    Nice people around always
    Food and Dining

    Food is ok, and dining to
    Bang for the buck

    ok
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I spend most of the time in the library, classrooms, and gym.
    Great for these types of students

    Intelligent, athletics,
    Clubs and Activities

    many clubs and opportunities
    Greek Life

    no really
    Campus Safety

    really safety. the best

  • Herman from West Chester, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    A great opportunity IF you are willing to buckle down. This school offers a regimented system which enables students to sit for the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mainer Licensing Exam. Positive atmosphere may be lacking, but the light at the end of the tunnel is very bright
    Tips for prospective students

    Fully understand the school, its history and its opportunities before applying.
    Academic Rigor

    your lowest credit load will be 18 credits a semester if you wish to graduate in four years,
    Dorm Life

    Regimented system
    Food and Dining

    Certainly not the greatest food in the world, but better than many.
    What to do for fun

    Study, sports and Summer Sea Term
    Bang for the buck

    $65,000 low end salaries for all regiment deck license graduates with >75% job placement, %70,000 low end salaries for engineering license graduates with 100% job placement
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Revolutionary war fort on campus, 185+ years of tradition. This college is unlike any other in the country.
    Great for these types of students

    Military oriented or very mature and responsible students who are willing to work hard early for a very unique and fulfilling life.
    Greek Life

    Zero

  • Alexandra from East Meadow, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    suny maritime college is not the average college experience. it is very challenging, and will make you work hard for your degree. however, when you excel in a class, you will feel very rewarded, and maritime has very good job placement after graduation.
    Tips for prospective students

    maritime will not give you the average college experience. there is no parties, or greek life. the regiment will however, give you a unique experience that you will not get many other places. also, job placement after graduation is almost guaranteed. it is worth it if you are willing to put in a lot of work.
    Academic Rigor

    the classes at maritime are no joke. they are challenging and make you have to put in a lot of effort and hard work to excel.
    Dorm Life

    there is not much going on in the dorms, because maritime has a strict dry campus policy, which is strongly enforced. however, you will make life long friends, which is worth it.
    Food and Dining

    chartwells, maritime's food provider is not outstanding, but there are many choices to pick from to find something you like.
    What to do for fun

    maritime is very close to new york city, and other colleges. so day trips are very easy to go and have some fun. otherwise, we have a very nice gym facility where you will find many of the current students.
    Bang for the buck

    job placement is almost guaranteed if you graduate from maritime. so in our economy, it is well worth it to get a degree from maritime. also, if you go on summer sea term, you get to travel all over the world with your friends.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the regiment is unique to maritime. maritime is a coast guard school, so it prepares you for the services if you choose to go that path.
    Great for these types of students

    athletes, students looking for a change, students looking to join the service one day, students who want to work with or on boats.
    Clubs and Activities

    sailing is a great team or club to be on. we have a great football team, lacrosse, and basketball teams as well.
    Greek Life

    there is no greek life at maritime.
    Campus Safety

    the campus police are very strict on who comes onto campus. the naval reserve center is also located at the entrance of campus.

  • Courtney from Bay Shore, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    When I look at this open box, I am trying to think about how I can even begin to tell you what I've learned at Maritime so far. I am entering my junior year here at the military-lifestyle college. To begin, I guess I should start with the people here at Maritime. The people and the friendships that I have come across have been like nothing I have ever experienced. The boys here are one of a kind, and they will have your back from the very first day of indoc until the day you die. You are forced to be with one another, whether it be on land or in the middle of the ocean, and for some reason it creates a bond. I have learned so much with these friendships alone, I cannot even begin to explain it. You learn respect, tough love, kindness, appreciation, laughter, and how to have one hand for a shipmate. As far as the experience part; Maritime has shown me the world. I have been here for only two years, yet I have seen places no one has even heard of. I have been to Newfoundland, France, Malta, Ireland, Russia, Denmark, Latvia, and Poland. I have seen Spain, Africa, Gibraltar, the Azores, Sweden, Scotland, Sicily, Italy, Canada, and England. I have learned about different people and their cultures. I have learned more about ship life then I can even begin to describe in this tiny box. I have learned about the maritime industry, international trade, the weather, the ocean, the maritime business, our military, how to fight fires, how to save lives, how to launch life boats, how to drive a ship that is 600 ft long, how to tie a million different knots, how to wear a uniform the correct way, how to keep my rack tight enough so a quarter can bounce off of it, and so much more. Maritime is truly one of a kind college and you will come out with so much experience; in friendships, in the working industry, and just in life in general.
    Am enjoying being here

    This is not a normal college. I do not know what a normal college night is because I do go to Maritime. I am a girl here, one of 26 in my class, and it is not easy. This is not an easy school by any means! But do not let it discourage you. The first year here being a freshman is the hardest! You will not enjoy it, but you will learn from it and appreciate it later on. Your days will be occupied by PT-ing at 0500, followed by breakfast, room inspections, formation, classes, regimental activity, dinner, mandatory study hours, and TAPS. This will be difficult but it will provide you with a structured life that will help you later on in the work field. On another note, the summer sea terms that are required for all USCG licensed cadets will be awesome! You will explore different countries, different people, and a different way of life. For anyone planning to ship out, or even if you just love the water, this is a great experience!
    Bang for the buck

    I have not graduated Maritime yet, so I personally can not speak for myself. However, I have friends that graduated and from what I've heard, what they tell you is true! You will be graduating with USCG license, a major, and maybe even a minor. You will be taken for a job over a civilian who is applying because you have a structured background. One of my friends just graduated in May and he was hired by MSC (Military Sealift Command); his starting salary is $110,000 per year, plus Navy commission, and he is only 21 years old.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking to come here, make sure it's what you want to do. You have to be willing to give up a normal college life Monday through Friday. If you can do that, then you are set. It is a great place to be from, and everyone knows Maritime College. The alumni are great and will provide you with anything you need. The uniforms and the military life-style take some getting used to, but in my own opinion, I think it is worth it. The summer sea terms are a lot of work but it prepares you for the real life of a Coast Guard Officer. Seeing the world is a great opportunity and you will have so much fun in foreign ports. I promise! Our ROTC programs are top of the nation, and our sports team have great coaches. You will truly build your own family at Maritime, one that others will not expect. They will not be going through what you are, but it will be worth it in the end.
    Great for these types of students

    I am no pro at college reviews, but I hope mine has helped you in deciding to come to Maritime. This review is completely honest and truthful. If it has helped you, then I'm glad. If not, my apologizes. If you do plan on coming here, get involved in what Maritime offers. Accept any offers they might give you, including an invite to the Admiral's Dinner, etc. These events have great networking and you will truly benefit from them.

  • Devon from Erie, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    I am a current freshman at Maritime College and recently finished my first semester. I feel like so far i have learned more than the average college. When I returned home for Christmas break i shared the things i have learned and experienced and a lot of my experiences blew other people away. My friends have told me I make them feel like they have hardly done anything compared to what I have told them. If you want a very unique, special, and challenging college experiences that will put you through things you never expected to accomplish them Maritime is the right college for you.
    Am enjoying being here

    Maritime college is far different from your typical party school university. It is a regimental school which means you live a military lifestyle during the week. I would say overall, as a student, its a more intense schedule and it takes getting use to. Personally after the first month I got very comfortable with my schedule and daily life at Maritime. You'll find all the regular stress of college, but yes for the most part i do enjoy being at Maritime college.
    Bang for the buck

    I think Maritime is pretty fare for the most part with everything you end up getting. There are a lot of things that can be pricey which is expected at most colleges i would say its a good deal overall.
    Tips for prospective students

    Best thing for future students:
    1. Do your research don't just read reviews on the school and make your final decision. Research it, look up curriculum's, visit the school, shadow the school for a day. Find all the info you can to make sure you know what you are getting into. About 30% of the freshman students drop out of the school simply because they saw on the website that theres 100% job placement for graduates, but they had no idea what they were getting into. Don't be in that 30% do yourself and the school a favor. I would be happy to give you info email me devonken.10@sunymaritime.edu or look me up on facebook: devon kennedy.
    2. If you feel like its the right school for you then get in shape! Your life will be breeze compared to everyone else if you a physically fit.
    3. You cannot be a lazy person. If you are lazy chances are your also unmotivated to succeed in life don't bother applying if you are not motivated and hard working because you will fail out.
    4. Finally! Be excited to attend Maritime. So many students are very negative and hateful towards the school and you don't only bring yourself down and turn into a drop out student you bring everyone else down. If your excited about college you'll be a happier and more successful person.
    Great for these types of students

    Hard working
    Motivated
    Very dedicated
    Honest
    Athletic
    love a challenge
    Interested in the maritime industry

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