Statement of Accreditation Status
SUNY Maritime College
- CEO: Mr. John Okon, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Todd Lidh
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1952
- Last Reaffirmation: June 23, 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030
- March 17, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 24, 2026, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) including: (1) documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development, including those from any related entities, adequate to support educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability and (2) full disclosure of institutional financial statements, audits, or financial reports, plans, or budgets to support sustainable fiscal stability. To remind the institution of its obligation to submit accreditation materials within established deadlines and in accordance with Commission policy and procedures. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - 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. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - 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
Approved Credential Levels
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