Value the Experience
Discover your future at Maritime College; Maritime College is more than just an institution—it's The Peninsula of Opportunity and an Engine of Upward Mobility, shaping the maritime industry for over 150 years. Located just 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, Maritime College offers a unique opportunity to Chart Your Course — a personalized experience where you select the path that aligns with your aspirations. Whether you choose to thrive in the structured, leadership-focused environment of the Regiment or enjoy the flexibility of the Traditional student lifestyle, Maritime empowers you to shape your future both academically and professionally.
Regimental Lifestyle
Since 1874, the Regiment of Cadets has been molding leaders with a disciplined and challenging lifestyle designed to prepare students for life aboard merchant vessels. Cadets develop self-discipline, confidence, and pride in themselves, their peers, and their institution. Rooted in the values of loyalty, valor, and excellence, this path instills an unwavering commitment to leadership and service. It's not about entitlement—it’s about earning respect and embracing a culture that propels students to excel in maritime careers and beyond.
Traditional Lifestyle
Since 2000, the Traditional student experience at Maritime College has combined academic rigor with vibrant campus life. Students explore clubs, sports, and social activities while enjoying the stunning waterfront campus. This path offers a well-rounded college experience, fostering personal and professional growth in an environment where opportunity meets adventure.
Once you've chosen your path, you can Select Your Destination by pursuing one of many dynamic fields, such as marine transportation, engineering, naval architecture, international transportation and trade, environmental science, data science & machine learning, or facilities management. Maritime College equips you with the tools to make informed career decisions, ensuring you're prepared to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
With more than a dozen undergraduate majors—including five ABET-accredited engineering programs, two master's degree options, and a renowned U.S. Coast Guard license program—Maritime College arms you with the skills to navigate, power, and operate the world’s maritime industry. Beyond the classroom, Maritime fosters hands-on learning and leadership development with over 50 student clubs and organizations, 13 NCAA Division III teams, independent collegiate sports, and various programs, including the only Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in New York City. The College's global alumni network offers unparalleled career connections and support.
Under the leadership of President Rear Admiral John Okon ’91, who returned after serving over three decades in the U.S. Navy, Maritime College is charting a bold course toward the future. For President Okon, returning to lead the institution was about giving back and leading the institution that allowed him to do something bigger than he could ever imagine. The College is focused on growing enrollment, enhancing student success, and fostering an inclusive and respectful culture.
As higher education continues to evolve, Maritime College remains steadfast in its mission to develop the next generation of leaders who will navigate the future with integrity and vision. Our legacy, rooted in loyalty, valor, and leadership, will continue to guide us into the next 150 years. New York Maritime – First and Foremost
You Are Ambitious. You Are Driven.
OTHER STUDENTS WAIT FOR SUCCESS — NOT YOUYou seek and accept challenge, and when you set a goal you are
relentless in achieving it. Maritime College is the school for you.We have
the practical, career-focused programs that will prepare you to succeed
in fields such as engineering, business, and environmental science. Our
track record speaks for itself: We are consistently ranked among the top
five schools in the nation for return on investment.