Conference and Auxiliary Services
Welcome!
New York City, a perfect location
Maritime’s beautiful 55 acre campus is located on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound, the SUNY Maritime College campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan.
Mission Statement
The Office of Conference & Auxiliary Services strives to provide guests with a professional, comfortable, pleasant and efficient conference experience. We host a variety of events and activities to suit a diverse clientele. From summer sports camps to private business conferences, SUNY Maritime College is an excellent venue to host an event. Our conference staff will work diligently to provide an exceptional experience. Our office embodies the principles of integrity and diversity in an ethical and professional business environment.
Our History
The State University of New York Maritime College's impressive history began over 125 years ago. In response industry demand, more Americans were being encouraged to enter maritime careers. The Governor of New York applied for a training ship and, on December 14, 1874, the USS St. Mary's arrived in New York harbor and became the home of the first commercial maritime institution in the United States. The initial 26 students aboard the St. Mary's, known then as the New York Nautical School, became the first class of what has evolved into the State University of New York Maritime College.
As the school prospered, it became a land-based, degree granting college, finding a permanent home in 1934 at the Maritime College's present Fort Schuyler campus. The College is one of the original institutions incorporated into the State University of New York system in 1948 and was the first of its kind to enroll women in 1972.
Easily Accessible
Maritime is 15 miles northeast of New York City; minutes from all major Parkways and is less than a half hour away from LaGuardia Airport. With public transportation just outside of Maritime’s front gate, Maritime is easily accessible from all points north and south, as well as from Manhattan's Pennsylvania Station.
Planning your upcoming event
A decade of experience will go into planning your conference or special event at SUNY Maritime College and we can guarantee a productive and enjoyable experience for you and your participants.
Let the Office of Conference and Auxiliary Services provide you with a full range of services for your special event, meeting or conference. Our goal is to provide all visitors specialized, focused, attention for the very best rental and catering experience possible. We look forward to working with you and providing you and your guests a wonderful and memorable event.
For facility rentals, please contact Donald J. Pecor, Director of Conference and Auxiliary Services, at (718) 409-7212 or conferences@sunymaritime.edu. We'll provide you with comfortable and affordable meeting and event spaces!
