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Congratulations to our newest alumni, the Class of 2023!

Your undergraduate years were just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Columbia College, your classmates and a community of interesting, accomplished individuals who will support you, advise you and be a resource throughout your journey.

Welcome to the Columbia College Alumni Association

As a graduate of Columbia College, you’re now part of the community of 52,500-plus College alumni around the globe who are members of the Columbia College Alumni Association. The CCAA is proud to be your point of connection to the College going forward. Through the CCAA, you can access extended support from the College, tap into its vibrant alumni network, and stay connected to alma mater and one another.

We’ve gathered the many resources and benefits available to you as a CC grad, and they’re all in one place for easy access. Scroll through to see the ways in which the CCAA, the College and the University will support you as you transition into alumnihood.

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Stay Connected to Alma Mater

Return to Campus for Homecoming and Reunion

Reunite with classmates at two of our most treasured annual traditions: Homecoming in the fall and Columbia Reunion in the spring. Save the date for June 2023, when youll celebrate your first reunion!

Don’t Miss Out: Update Your Preferred Contact Information

Stay in the loop and don’t miss out on College updates, invitations to Reunions and more! If you’re not planning to use your Columbia email going forward, update your personal email address.

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Follow Us on Social Media

Already nostalgic for the view from Low Steps or the feeling of ordering your favorite item at JJ’s or The Hungarian Pastry Shop? Stay connected to your College community by reliving your favorite moments and places from your time on Morningside Heights while discovering opportunities to keep in touch with your classmates and friends.

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out Columbia College Today

Stay in the know about the ways College alums are literally changing the world!

CCT’s print magazine will arrive in your mailbox three times a year, so make sure your address is up to date, and check out the online articles anytime!

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Leverage the Alumni Network

Odyssey Mentoring Program

The Odyssey Mentoring Program gives you exclusive access to thousands of College alumni who have volunteered to support young alumni. When you join Odyssey, you can search by industry, region, interest and more, and message alumni in the network to ask questions about your career interests, hear about their post-College paths and learn from their insights.

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Odyssey 1:1 Mentor Match: Opening in June

This June, sign up to be matched with an alumni volunteer based on shared interests. You’ll connect for a 30-minute phone or Zoom conversation where you can discuss career exploration, grad school, transitioning to life after college, moving to a new city and more. Expanding your Columbia network has never been easier!

Columbia College Young Alumni

CCYA is an active community of College alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years, so as a member of CC22 grad, you’re automatically in! Through CCYA, you’ll have access to networking opportunities, social events and chances to stay involved with the College.

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Columbia College Women

CCW is a dynamic community of alumnae who champion women at the College and the University. The group hosts events throughout the year that amplify women’s voices and provides networking and mentorship opportunities.

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Columbia Alumni Association Regional Clubs and Shared Interest Groups

Distinct from the Columbia College Alumni Association, the University-wide alumni association has regional alumni clubs across the U.S. and around the world as well as a range of Shared Interest Groups. Check out the full list to get involved.

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Columbia Alumni Association Directory

Distinct from the Columbia College Alumni Association, the University-wide alumni association Online Alumni Community allows you to search for and connect with Columbia alums from across the University.

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Access Lifelong Professional and Career Development Support

Navigate Your Job Search with a Career Counselor

The Center for Career Education offers individual career counseling appointments for all College alumni, no matter your interests, goals or areas of study. A counselor can help you explore career paths, create a job search, develop search materials including resumes and cover letters, practice for interviews and more.

Learn more and schedule an appointment

Tackle the Law or Med School Application Process with a Pre-Professional Advisor

Pre-law and pre-health advisors are available to meet with you one-on-one and can provide help and support throughout your search and application process.

Learn more and schedule an appointment

Jump-Start Your Career Search

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Enjoy Columbia Perks for Life

Keep Your Columbia Email

CUIT allows Columbia College graduates to retain their Columbia email address and access LionMail for life. No action necessary!

If you’re not planning to continue using your Columbia email address, please update your personal email so you can receive updates and invitations from the CCAA.

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Access the Columbia Libraries and Online Databases and Journals

Columbia Libraries offer lifelong reading and borrowing privileges for College alumni, as well as access to online databases.

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Check out other lifelong benefits through the Columbia Alumni Association

From exclusive discounts to CAA Arts Access, to access to the libraries and the Columbia Alumni Center, the CAA offers Columbia alumni a wide range of benefits.

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