Is SUNY Maritime a military school?

I'm on the hunt for a college with good maritime-related programs and came across SUNY Maritime. I'm curious, is it considered a military school or is the name misleading?

SUNY Maritime, located in the Bronx, New York, is a maritime college, but it's not a military school in the traditional sense. That is to say, while it's not a part of the Department of Defense like the Naval Academy or West Point, it does have elements of military-style education.

One distinction of SUNY Maritime is its Regiment of Cadets, which is a structured, uniformed body of students. Participation in the Regiment of Cadets is compulsory for all students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard License, which is required for various maritime professions. However, involvement in the Regiment doesn't imply a commitment to military service after graduation. Many students pursue careers in the maritime and marine professions, including shipping, transportation, and naval architecture.

Additionally, SUNY Maritime offers a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) program. The NROTC program is a cooperative effort between the military and colleges that leads to a commission in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Participation in NROTC is optional and those who choose to participate could go on to serve in the military after graduation.

Essentially, while some elements of the SUNY Maritime experience have a military orientation, it's not a military academy. The education at SUNY Maritime is geared towards maritime and marine professions, but the school offers an array of majors and prepares students for a wide array of careers both within and outside the maritime industry.