SUNY Maritime College

CEO: Mr. John Okon, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Todd Lidh
Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs » Four-year, small, highly residential
Control: Public
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1952
Last Reaffirmation: 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030

Contact Information

6 Pennyfield Avenue Fort Schuyler
Bronx, NY 10465

(718) 409-7200

www.sunymaritime.edu

October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on June 9, 2023 to the main campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue Fort Schuyler, Bronx, NY 10465.
June 23, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
December 2, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
August 25, 2021
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due September 15, 2021, addressing the institution's failure to submit evidence in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update for 2021 as directed in the Commission action of April 18, 2018 (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
April 18, 2018
To accept the Periodic Review Report, reaffirm accreditation and commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report process. To request that, beginning in 2019 and in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update prior to the Self-Study Evaluation visit in 2021-2022, the institution provide further evidence of (1) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of programs supporting the student experience (Standard IV), (2) organized and systematic assessments which evaluate the extent of student achievement of institutional and program level goals in all programs, including graduate and online programs (Standard V), and (3) an effective strategic planning process linked to assessment and resource allocation (Standard VI). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
March 5, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Postbaccalaureate Award/Cert/Diploma, Supply Chain Management Advanced Certificate, within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the Commission action of November 2017 requesting submission of responses to Commission recommendations in conjunction with the 2019 Annual Institutional Update. The next evaluation visit is schedule for 2021-2022.
November 16, 2017
To accept the Periodic Review Report, reaffirm accreditation and commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report process. To request that, beginning in 2019 in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update, the institution provide further evidence of (1) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of programs supporting the student experience (Standard IV), (2) organized and systematic assessments which evaluate the extent of student achievement of institutional and program level goals in all programs, including graduate and online programs (Standard V), and (3) an effective strategic planning process linked to assessment and resource allocation (Standard VI). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
July 5, 2017
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second alternative delivery method (online MS in Maritime and Naval Studies) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To note that the Periodic Review Report has been received and will be acted upon by the Commission at the November meeting.
June 25, 2015
To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
June 26, 2014
To accept the monitoring report. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2015, documenting (1) further implementation of an organized and sustained system for the assessment of institutional effectiveness (Standard 7); and (2) further steps taken to assess student learning across all modes of program delivery (Standards 13 and 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
July 2, 2012
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online degree program, Master of Science in International Transportation Management, within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due March 1, 2014, documenting (1) steps taken to strengthen institutional capability to support institutional assessment activities and decision-making (Standard 7); (2) steps taken to update and disseminate the student handbook, Rules and Regulations for the Regiment of Cadets (Standard 9); (3) assessment of student learning and program outcomes relative to the goals and objectives of the graduate program, including expectations of student learning in the distance education and online aspects of that program (Standards 11, 13, and 14); (4) consistency of the offerings via distance education with the institution's mission and goals, and the rationale for the distance education delivery; and (5) periodic assessment of the impact of distance education on the institution's ability to fulfill its mission (Standard 13). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
June 28, 2012
To reaffirm accreditation and to request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2014, documenting (1) steps taken to strengthen institutional capability to support institutional assessment activities and decision-making (Standard 7); (2) steps taken to update and disseminate the student handbook, Rules and Regulations for the Regiment of Cadets (Standard 9); (3) assessment of student learning and program outcomes relative to the goals and objectives of the graduate program, including expectations of student learning in the distance education and online aspects of that program (Standards 11, 13, and 14); (4) consistency of the offerings via distance education with the institution's mission and goals, and the rationale for the distance education delivery; and (5) periodic assessment of the impact of distance education on the institution's ability to fulfill its mission (Standard 13). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
November 15, 2007
To accept the Periodic Review Report, to reaffirm accreditation, and to request a monitoring report, due by September 1, 2008, documenting the implementation of an organized and sustainable assessment process with evidence that results are being used to improve teaching, learning and institutional effectiveness (Standards 7 & 14). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2011-12.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope

Main Campus
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue Fort Schuyler
Bronx, NY 10465
Other Instructional Site
The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School
550 Short Avenue
New York, NY 10004

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