Hey guys! I'm looking at SUNY Maritime for my college list and I'm a bit confused. Is it considered a military school? If any of you could help out, I'd really appreciate it.
SUNY Maritime College is part of the State University of New York system and it's a unique kind of educational institution. It's not a military academy like Army's West Point or Navy's Annapolis, but it does have a regimental system which is somewhat similar to a military system, due to the nature of the profession for which it prepares students.
At SUNY Maritime, you can opt to partake in the Regiment of Cadets, which is a structured, disciplined, and uniformed lifestyle, that promotes teamwork, developing leadership skills, and focusing on professional decorum. Participation in the Regiment is mandatory for certain majors, but optional for others.
The school offers a variety of disciplines besides maritime specializations, including marine environmental science, naval architecture, facilities engineering, and more. Additionally, those pursuing a US Coast Guard license must participate in the Regiment of Cadets, whereas others can choose the civilian lifestyle path.
Therefore, while SUNY Maritime certainly has aspects of a military school and offers programs in maritime disciplines, it's not a military academy in the traditional sense. It does, however, provide excellent preparation for maritime professions and features a unique combination of rigorous academics and practical experience.
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