Frequently Asked Questions

General Alumni Website Inquiries:

How can I get my password?

Please e-mail us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu and write in the subject line “Password Request” or call us at 212-854-8815.

I'm having trouble logging in. What should I do?

You may need your correct login and password. Please contact us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or 212-854-8815 for your information.

If you have already requested your password and have not received a response it may be that the information is being sent to an inaccurate or inactive e-mail address. If this is the case, please call or e-mail us and we can help you update your e-mail forwarding address.

Lastly, it is also possible that our system is temporarily down. Please be patient and try back again in a few minutes.

How can I update my address?

To update your information, please log in using your username and password to the Alumni website and click on the “Edit my Information” link within the Network section. If you would like to update your work contact information click on “Employment Information”; to update your e-mail forwarding address click on “E-mail for Life”; to update your home address click on “Personal Information.”

Remember to click the update button after making all changes. Once you do so, your address will be updated in the School’s system of record.

How does the online social networking work?

The School’s social networking platform enables you to tap into the knowledge and expertise of the Columbia Business School global alumni network. Features include targeted searches, tagging, photo feeds, and links to other networking profiles.

In addition, alumni have the option to edit their profile and search settings by going to the “Account Settings” link within the Network section.

How can I make “connections” through Columbia Business School’s social networking platform?

This social networking platform allows you to reconnect with fellow classmates or start a conversation with alumni that share similar interests. You can begin creating your connections by using the alumni directory search tool on the right hand side of the Network page. From there, you can search for alumni by name, industry or keyword. Once you find an alumnus you would like to connect with, simply click the “propose connection” link that appears next to his or her name and that person will have the opportunity to accept your connection and begin communicating with you.

In addition, alumni have the option to edit their profile, connections, and search settings by going to the “Account Settings” link within the Network section.

What is “tagging” on the social networking platform and how can I do it?

Tags allow you to highlight your interests to the alumni social networking community. Alumni can search the alumni directory by keywords that link to your tags and allow fellow alumni to connect with you based on similar interests.

To create a tag, log on to the Alumni website and click on the“View my Profile” link within the Network section. Scroll down to the tag section where you may add or edit your tags. You can also create your own tags and notes on another alumnus’s profile that can only be seen by you. This allows you to have a digitally stored reference of each connection you make.

In addition, alumni have the option to edit their profile, connections, and search settings by going to the “Account Settings” link within the Network section.

How can I upload pictures and videos or receive feeds to my alumni social networking account?

To upload your own pictures and videos to your profile, log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Photos, Videos, and Feeds” link on the “View My Profile” page within the Network section.

In addition, alumni have the option to edit their profile, connections, and search settings by going to the “Account Settings” link within the Network section.

How can I change my name in your system?

You may change your name by logging on to the Alumni website and clicking on the “Personal Information” link on the "Edit My Information" page with the Network section. Though your current name will be displayed on the Alumni website, Columbia Business School alumni will still be able to find you by searching by your former name.

In addition, you can e-mail us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu and we will note the change in our records.

I’m not receiving any mailings. How can I get myself added to your list?

If you are not receiving any communications, we may not have your correct contact information. To update your contact information, please log on the Alumni website and click on the “Edit my Information” link within the Network section. You can also contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu.

To be added to one of our subscription based e-mail communications, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “E-mail Lists” link within the Network section.

I would like to continue receiving the alumni magazine and publications via mail. How do I opt in?

If you would like to continue receiving our Hermes and Ideas at Work alumni publications in the mail, please log on to the Alumni website and update your preference by clicking on the “Publication Options” link within the News section.

You may also contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

I no longer want to receive any communications from Columbia Business School. How do I do this?

There are three kinds of communication restrictions that can be placed on an alumni account. These restrictions are: e-mail restriction (you will no longer receive any e-mails), mailing restriction (you will no longer receive any mailings), and no contact (you will no longer receive any communications).

Once you have decided what restriction you would like placed on your account, please contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815 and we will note the change in our records.

How does lifetime e-mail forwarding work?

Your lifetime e-mail is a permanent forwarding vehicle where e-mail gets redirected to your personal or business mailbox and enables alumni to keep in touch with one another as they move and change jobs. A non-Columbia e-mail address is necessary in order to receive and respond to your forwarded e-mail.

To update your e-mail forward address click on “E-mail for Life” link located within the “Edit my Information” portion of the Network section.

How do I join a Discussion Group? How do I post to a Discussion Group?

You can join a wide variety of discussion grups through the Alumni website. To subscribe to a discussion group, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Discussion Groups” link within the Network section. There are lists for geographic regions, industry, interests, class year, and cluster.

To post to a discussion group, you must first make sure you are subscribed to the desired list and send the message from the e-mail account linked to your lifetime forwarding e-mail address.

Specific examples of appropriate discussion group use might include:

Asking for recommendation and advice within a particular industry
Sharing information about the relevant industry or topic, such as a New York Times article (not a press release from your firm)
Announcing an upcoming event related to the topic of the discussion group

Specific examples of inappropriate discussion group use include (but are not limited to):

Promoting a business venture or advertising products
Soliciting donations to one’s favorite charity
Announcing an upcoming event unrelated to the topic of the discussion group

Please note that there are two kinds of discussion groups in which alumni can exchange business opportunities and event announcements: Open List-General and Open List-Investment Opportunities, which can be found under the Industry discussion group category.

Are there content guidelines for the discussion groups?

Yes. You can access the discussion group posting guidelines on the “E-mail Lists” page within the Network section of the Alumni website.

My posts to the discussion groups are not being sent. How can this be fixed?

If you notice that your posts are not being sent to your desired discussion group, please first check if you are using the forwarding e-mail address you have selected for your lifetime e-mail. If you would like to edit your posting e-mail address information, please click on the “Add/Change Posting E-mail Address” link on the “E-mail Lists” page within the Network section.

It is also possible that the problem may be with your server. Some servers have strong spam filters and see @gsb.columbia.edu as spam. Check in you junk mail folder to see if the e-mails you did not receive are in there.

If this problem persists, please contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815, so we can further investigate your particular situation.

How can I subscribe to an E-Newsletter?

In order to subscribe to the alumni e-newsletter or the career e-newsletter, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “E-mail Lists” link within the Network section.

All EMBA alumni are automatically subscribed to the semi-annual EMBA e-newsletter.

How can I unsubscribe from an E-Newsletter?

If you no longer wish to be subscribed to the alumni e-newsletter or the career e-newsletter, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “E-mail Lists” link within the Network section and close your subscription.

All EMBA alumni are automatically subscribed to the semi-annual EMBA e-newsletter. If you do not wish to receive this communication please contact Jennifer Aaron at ja2409@columbia.edu.

How can I search for alumni?

The alumni directory is accessible within the Network section of the Alumni website on the right hand side of the screen. You can search by name, occupation, company, location, or interest. Don’t forget to use the “advanced search” option to search by more detailed criteria.

If you are having a hard time finding what you want, you might consider broadening your search (e.g., all investment bankers in California rather than just in Menlo Park).

Can I get a printed version of the Alumni Directory?

A printed alumni directory is made for Columbia Business School every 5–6 years through Harris Connect, Inc. If you would like more information on how to order a printed copy of the alumni directory, please contact Harris Connect’s customer service department at customerservice@harrisconnect.com or call 800-877-6554 (United States) or 757-455-2900 (international).

Where can I find information about alumni events?

A full list of upcoming alumni events around the world is located within the Calendar section of the Alumni website. To learn more about an upcoming event, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Details” link found to the left of the event title listed on the Calendar page.

Additionally, event listings are posted on our various alumni club pages. To access the individual alumni club pages, please click on the “Alumni Clubs” link within the Benefits section.

Lastly, you can also find a listing of Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York events through its website at www.cbsacny.org.

How do I register for an event online?

To register for an upcoming event, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Details” link found to the left of the event title within the Calendar section. If registration or payment is required for the event, follow the registration link to submit your payment online.

If you still have difficulties registering, you may also contact us directly at alumnievents@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

I’d like to make alumni aware of my event. How can I spread the word?

Our alumni e-mail lists are a great way to get in touch with fellow alumni. You can join, then post to lists based on geography, interest, industry, or class year by clicking on the “E-mail Lists” link within the Network Section.

Please, only send e-mails announcing an upcoming event related to the topic of the mail group. If the topic is of interest to multiple groups, please send to a maximum of five e-mail lists total.

I graduated from a Columbia Business School Executive Education Program. Do I get access to the Alumni website?

Participants in select Executive Education programs receive many of our alumni benefits including: invitations to local and global events, alumni club membership, access to the Alumni website, job board, and more.

Please note that there are some restrictions regarding certain University benefits offered to Executive Education program participants.

For information on these resources and whether or not you are eligible, please contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

I am a graduate of another school. Can I get access to the School’s alumni directory? How can I get contact information for one of your alumni?

Unfortunately, we do not grant directory access to non–Columbia Business School alumni, even if they attended another Columbia University program.

If you would like to get in touch with an alumnus of Columbia Business School, please send your contact information and the name of the person you are trying to reach to alumni@gsb.columbia.edu and we will forward it on to the alumnus. It will then be up to the alumnus to contact you.

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Alumni Resources and Benefits:

How do I get my Alumni ID card?

If you would like to receive an alumni ID card, please visit the Library Information Office in Butler 201, on the first floor just before the security booth. Bring one form of identification (driver's license, passport) and you can get your photo taken and receive your ID card right away. Alumni ID cards are issued free of charge and are valid for ten years. The Library Information Office’s hours are: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Your Alumni ID card will grant you access to the Career Management Library and all libraries on campus.

Can I use the Columbia Libraries?

You can visit any of Columbia’s libraries with an alumni ID card. If you wish to borrow books, you may obtain borrowing privileges for a $30 monthly fee from the Library Information Office in Butler 201. Some restrictions may apply. For more information, please contact Butler Library at 212-854-2241.

The library alumni gateway allows you to remotely log in to databases such as Factivia, ABI/Inform Global, EBSCO Business Source Premier, and more, which provide access to the full text of more than 4,800 journals and newspapers.

How do I access online library resources?

The library alumni gateway allows you to remotely log in to databases such as Factivia, ABI/Inform Global, EBSCO Business Source Premier, and more, which provide access to the full text of more than 4,800 journals and newspapers.

Library e-resources are available to alumni and friends, however, some resources may require a University Network ID (UNI).

If you do not have a UNI or have forgotten your UNI, please click on the UNI Information link within the Access section of the University’s Columbia Alumni Association website.

Do I have remote access to electronic databases for learning and research purposes?

Columbia Interactive is a gateway to selected electronic learning resources developed at Columbia University. Browse the database of digital resources, including faculty interviews, learning tools, semester-length e-courses, and more than 100 shorter e-seminars.

There are also several databases available to you through the library alumni gateway, such as Factivia, ABI/Inform Global, ProQuest Newspapers, EBSCO Business Source Premier, and more.

Please note that you must have an active University Network ID (UNI) to access these resources. For more information on accessing your UNI, please click on the UNI Information link within the Access section of the University’s Columbia Alumni Association website.

How can I audit classes at Columbia Business School?

Columbia Business School alumni may audit elective classes free of charge with permission from the professor and a student affairs administrator.

For more information about the courses available for auditing, please visit the “Course Selection” page of the Columbia Business School website or call the Office of Student Affairs at 212-854-5563.

For more information on the auditing approval process or to request a space as an auditor for an upcoming course, please contact Megan Shaughnessy at 212-851-4327.

Is faculty contact information available to me?

Yes. Faculty information can be found by searching the Columbia Business School Directory. The directory allows alumni to search faculty by name, department, and area of expertise.

How can an employer verify that I graduated from Columbia Business School?

If an employer would like to verify graduate information, please have them contact us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

How can I get a copy of my transcripts?

To obtain a copy of your transcript you must contact the University Registrar in person or by mail. Phone, fax, and e-mail requests are not accepted. For details on how to order a transcript, please visit the University’s Office of the Registrar website.

There is no fee for this service. Transcripts cannot be produced for anyone whose record has been put on hold for an outstanding University obligation.

Mailed requests will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Mail a copy of the Request for Transcript Form to:

Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

How can I get a replacement diploma?

To obtain a copy of your diploma you must contact the University Registrar in person or by mail. Phone, fax, and e-mail requests are not accepted. For details on how to order a transcript, please visit the University’s Office of the Registrar website.

A lost or damaged diploma will be replaced for a $100 fee when you submit a notarized Application for Replacement Diploma. If possible, please enclose the damaged diploma along with your application.

Mailed requests will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Please send your completed Application for Replacement Diploma to:

Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Note: A replacement diploma is not the same as an original. A replacement diploma is printed with the original graduation date, but with the current Dean’s and President’s signatures.

Does Columbia provide health insurance?

Columbia University, not the Business School, provides a high quality, affordable insurance that can help fill the temporary needs of alumni who may be without medical insurance after graduation or have temporary gaps in their medical insurance.

If you have questions or need assistance in completing the Short-Term Medical Insurance Application, please call 800-277-3323.

Please note that short-term medical insurance is currently not available to residents of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Washington State.

Alumni Clubs:

What alumni clubs are available to Columbia Business School graduates?

There are more than 65 alumni clubs around the world. To search for an alumni club in your area, click on the “Alumni Clubs” link within the Benefits section.

If you have questions concerning a particular club, please contact Michelle Santoro at mps2104@columbia.edu or by phone at 212-854-7947.

If you want more information on the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York, please visit its website at www.cbsacny.org.

How do I get involved with my local Business School alumni club?

To get involved with the alumni club in your area, please contact your local alumni club leader. You can find contact information for club leaders by clicking on the desired club location link on the “Alumni Clubs” page within the Benefits section.

You can also contact Michelle Santoro at mps2104@columbia.edu or by phone at 212-854-7947.

To contact alumni officers of the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York, please visit their website at www.cbsacny.org.

I do not think there is a club in my area. Can I start one?

Yes! We encourage alumni to establish clubs in their area and are here to help. To learn more about how to establish a new club, please contact Michelle Santoro at mps2104@columbia.edu or by phone at 212-854-7947.

There are also several Columbia University alumni clubs worldwide. You can search for University alumni clubs by visiting the Columbia Alumni Association website.

How do I join the Columbia University Club of New York?

Located at 15 West 43rd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Columbia University Club of New York offers membership to alumni from all divisions of Columbia University (including Barnard and Teachers College) as well as to all current Columbia faculty, administrators, graduate and undergraduate students, and Columbia certificate holders.

For membership information about the Columbia University Club of New York, please visit their website at www.columbiaclub.org

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Alumni Career Services:

What types of career resources are available to me?

A variety of career resources are available for alumni, including individual career counseling, career events and newsletters, and comprehensive job search tools, such as Hoovers and First Research. A list of all the career development resources can be found by visiting the Careers section of the Alumni website.

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Do you offer career coaching sessions?

Yes. Alumni Career Services is available to meet with all alumni of the Business School at no charge for one session for career transition and career management guidance and referral (with telephone and e-mail follow-up).

To set up an appointment, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 212-854-8815.
If you would you like to establish an ongoing coaching arrangement, please visit the list of referred career and executive coaches on the Alumni website by clicking on the “Career and Executive Coaches” link within the Careers section.

How can I search for jobs through the Alumni website?

The jobs posted on the Alumni website are specifically for Columbia Business School alumni seeking experienced level opportunities and are housed in a centralized database. You may search for these opportunities by clicking on the “Search and Post Jobs” link within the Careers section. From there you will be able to access your unique homepage within the Experienced-Hire Talent Portal where you can search for specific postings, save jobs, manage your profile, and update your résumé.

How can I post a job to the Alumni website?

Columbia Business School utilizes a free, online job board that you can use to publicize any job opportunities you may have year-round, at any level and for any market. In addition to our current MBA and Executive MBA students, our global alumni base of over 41,000 graduates also accesses this board for job opportunities. To access the Job Board, which is part of our overall recruiting system called COIN (Career Online Information Network), click on the “Search and Post Jobs” link within the Careers section.

The first time you use the system, you’ll need to create an account. Use the “Create a New Account” link in the “1st Time Users” section at the middle of the page. You’ll be prompted to select your own username and password. After this step, you’ll be asked to complete a company and contact profile. After this step, you will be able to enter the job posting using the “Post a New Job” link at the left of your homepage.

Note: For alumni who are posting job opportunities, please DO NOT use your alumni lifetime e-mail as the login or contact e-mail address (i.e. JDoe97 or JDoe07@gsb.columbia.edu) as this will create future difficulty if you later chose to log in as a job seeker.

How can I amend a job posting?

You can self-manage a posting (i.e. make edits, expire or refresh) at will. Please use the username and password that you created when you first posted the position to login and make changes.

If you have any additional questions regarding job postings, please e-mail jobpost@gsb.columbia.edu or or contact Cheryl Surana at cjs2141@columbia.edu or 212-854-5806.

How can I register for upcoming career events?

To register for an upcoming event, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Details” link found to the left of the event title within the Calendar section. If registration or payment is required for the event, follow the registration link to submit your payment online.

If you still have difficulties registering, you can also contact us directly at alumnievents@gsb.columbia.edu or 212-854-8815.

Do you have a résumé book?

There are several ways in which you can search résumés through the Alumni website. To search for fellow alumni résumés through social networking, please use the alumni directory tool, accessible within the Network section of the Alumni website on the right-hand side of the screen. You can search by name, occupation, company, location, or interest. Don’t forget to use the “advanced search” option to search by more detailed criteria. Alumni who have uploaded their résumés and fall under the search criteria will come up.

Additionally, Columbia Business School alumni are now able to market themselves to potential employers through a newly launched Experienced Hire Talent Portal. Columbia Business School has partnered with MBA Focus, a leader in advanced recruiting technology that connects elite global MBA alumni with leading global firms, to launch this resource. This searchable, web-based résumé database will be provided to organizations interested in recruiting Columbia Business School alumni and experienced talent.

In order for your résumé to be included in the Experienced Hire Talent Portal, you will need to go to “My Profile,” complete the registration process and then upload your résumé. A tutorial and FAQ page has been developed to answer more detailed questions.

Columbia Business School has also partnered with BlueSteps.com to provide alumni with a direct link to over 6,000 executive recruiters. This subscription-based service allows executive recruiters to review alumni profiles for current job opportunities.

Finally, if you represent a company and would like to recruit alumni using the Experienced Hire Talent Portal, please visit www.gsb.columbia.edu/recruiters or contact Cheryl Surana at cjs2141@columbia.edu or 212-854-5806.

How can I subscribe to the Alumni Career E-Newsletter?

The Alumni Career E-Newsletter is a quarterly career publication written exclusively for Columbia Business School alumni. It includes articles from career counselors, highlighted job postings, and listings of industry events and resources.

In order to subscribe to the career e-newsletter, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “E-mail Lists” link within the Network Section.

How can I upload my résumé into the Alumni website?

To upload your résumé onto your alumni account profile (separate from the alumni Experienced Hire Talent Portal), please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Employment Information” link on the “Edit my Information” page within the Network section. From this page, you can upload your résumé and/or update your employment records.

Please note that fellow alumni can then search your résumé using the alumni directory search feature, unless you edit your profile search settings by going to the “Account Settings” link within the Network section.

Do you have more in-depth industry resources, listings of trade magazines and company information?

Yes. With an alumni ID, you can visit the Career Management Library in Uris Hall 1M (mezzanine, stairway Y). The research companies, review sample resumes, read books on how to write cover letters, etc.

In addition, a representative from Alumni Career Services can assist you in finding in-depth industry resources and company information through Hoovers and First Research, two comprehensive company and industry databases available free-of-charge to Columbia Business School alumni.

For more information on how to access these resources, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 212-854-8821.

How can I access the Career Management Library?

You will need an alumni ID card to access the Career Management Library, located on campus in Uris 1M (mezzanine, stairway Y).

If you would like to receive an alumni ID card, please visit the Library Information Office in Butler 201, on the first floor just before the security booth. Bring one form of identification (driver's license, passport) and you can get your photo taken and receive your ID card right away. The fee is $5.00 and it is good for six years. The Library Information Office’s hours are: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Young Alumni and Student Access to the Alumni website:

I graduated recently. When will I get my Alumni website information?

Students receive their Alumni website user ID and password a few weeks before graduation.

If you do not receive this information, please contact us directly at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

I graduated recently. How long can I still access my student e-mail account and how do I set up my alumni lifetime e-mail forwarding address?

As you transition from student to alumni, you will need to close out your GSB Mail account and set your lifetime forwarding address to an e-mail account of your choice. You can do this anytime within 90 days of graduation but suggest you do so as soon as possible. After 90 days, your e-mail account will automatically terminate and the contents of the account will be lost.

Please keep in mind that address and name changes registered in your student account do not automatically transfer to the Alumni website.

To start this process, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “E-mail for Life” link on the “Edit my Information” page within the Network section.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process, please contact the Student Technology Center at stusup@gsb.columbia.edu.

As an alumni, how can I get in contact with current students?

There are three ways in which you can connect with current students. The first and most prominent means is through social networking on the Alumni website, which allows alumni to reconnect with fellow classmates and students. You can begin creating your student connections by using the alumni search tool located on the right hand side of the Network section. There, you can search for students by name, industry, or keyword. When you find a student you would like to connect with, simply click the “propose connection” link next to their name. The student will then have the opportunity to accept your connection and begin communicating with you.

Secondly, as an alumnus you are also able to make your contact information visible to students through the MBA Students Community website “Alumni Directory.” To do so, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Student Mentoring” link on the “Edit my Information” page within the Network section and identify yourself as a “Mentor”; this means students may search by industry, name, or company and then view your contact information.

Lastly, if you are looking to connect with a specific student or student group, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 212-851-5563, or Marisa Totino, associate director of young alumni and student relations at mat2193@columbia.edu.

I am a current student. Can I get a password for the Alumni website?

As a current student of Columbia Business School, you do not have access to the Alumni website system. You will receive your Alumni website user ID and password a few weeks before graduation.

Nevertheless, you may search for alumni on the Community website’s “alumni search” link.
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I am a current student. How can I search for alumni?

As a current student of Columbia Business School, you may search for alumni on the Community website’s “alumni search” link.

In addition, most student clubs have strong connections with alumni and are great resources to connect with helpful alumni. We encourage you to contact any graduate whose professional information is available below. Alumni who are particularly interested in mentoring students have noted it in their profiles. They are labeled as “mentor” and will appear first in your search results.

For more information about alumni outreach and the Office of Alumni Relations, contact Marisa Totino, associate director of young alumni and student relations at mat2193@columbia.edu.

I am a current student. How can I search for jobs on the Alumni website?

The jobs posted on the Alumni website are specifically for Columbia Business School alumni. Current students cannot view the alumni postings, only those that are either posted for students or for both students and alumni. Please refer to COIN for a comprehensive listing of posted jobs for students.

Alternatively, if you would like to browse through the listings, the Career Management Library has all the jobs printed in a binder.

Miscellaneous:

How can I find out more about reunions?

Columbia Business School celebrates the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 50th reunion milestones each year as well as our Platinum Classes, which comprise all classes that have previously celebrated their 50th reunions.

Reunion Weekend is generally held in April and hosted on the campus of Columbia University. For further information, please visit the Reunion website or call us at 212-854-8815.

How do I post a Class Note?

Class Notes can be sent directly to hermes@columbia.edu. You can also post a Class Note by logging on to the Alumni website and clicking on the “Post a Class Note” link within the News section. Notes will be published online and in Hermes magazine. Contact information is required so that we may verify submissions as needed.

How can I get photocopies of class photos or archived School publications?

If you are interested in copies of archived class photos and School publications, please contact Joselyn Wilk of the University Archives and Columbiana at 212-854-3786 or e-mail u archives@columbia.edu.

How do I make a gift to the School?

Columbia Business School remains a leader in graduate business education because of the ongoing and outstanding support it receives from its alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff. If you wish to make a gift to Columbia Business School, please click on the “Make a Gift” link within the Support the School section of the Alumni website.

No matter how you choose to be involved, the School truly welcomes your commitment.

I am having problems processing a gift to the School. What do I do?

If you are having trouble processing a gift or have any questions or concerns regarding a recent gift to the School, please contact Barbara Clapp, director of individual giving, at bc102@columbia.edu.
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What kinds of volunteer opportunities are there for Columbia Business School alumni?

Volunteering maximizes graduates’ personal and professional relationships within the alumni network, as well as the value and applicability of events, clubs, and other alumni initiatives. Participation also brings a powerful sense of giving back and earned reward.

Opportunities to be an alumni volunteer include participating in or leading a local alumni club, interviewing prospective MBA students through the Ambassadors program and sharing your professional expertise with current students at student club events and conferences.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, please click on the “Volunteer Opportunities” link within the Support the School section.

Do alumni get discounted tickets to museums, shows and concerts?

Yes. The Columbia Alumni Arts League (CAAL) offers membership discounts and special benefits to Columbia University alumni. Discount codes for partnering organizations will be mailed along with the membership card upon enrollment. Additional updates of the latest offers and codes for select shows will be sent via the weekly CAAL e-newsletter.

For membership information, please visit the Columbia Alumni Arts League website at www.cuarts.com

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Columbia Alumni Arts League office at AlumniArts@columbia.edu or 212-851-1879.

How can I buy Columbia Business School merchandise?

You can find Columbia merchandise online at the Columbia Bookstore website. If you still do not find what you are looking for, please contact our Marketing and Communications department at identity@gsb.columbia.edu.

How can I obtain commencement regalia?

If you wish to acquire Columbia regalia for use in commencement ceremonies, please contact the Columbia University’s Office of Alumni and Development at alumni-link@columbia.edu.

Don’t see an answer to your question?

Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 212-854-8815 or e-mail us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu.

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