Frequently Asked Questions - Alumni Community

You will need your UNI and password to log in to the community and other resources exclusive to Columbia alumni. To find or reset your UNI and password, visit tools.alumni.columbia.edu/uni/

The Community is much more than just a searchable list of alumni. It is place to share news, ideas, browse content and connect with alumni across the world.

Now, we have made it even easier to search for alumni as well as search across groups and topic - simply search the directory using the search bar at the top of your screen.

There are a number of ways you can search by typing directly into the search bar and clicking/pressing the search icon. Examples include:

• Name

• Industry

• School and graduation year

• Job title

• Interest

• And more!

We recommend starting your search broadly using the search bar, and narrowing down using the handy filters which include

• Columbia Degrees

• Country, State, City, Provence

• Organization

• Industry

• Title

• Posted By

We highly recommend filling out the ‘About Me’ section of your profile because all this content is searchable and can improve your search rankings within the community - increasing your chances of making great connections.

First, make sure you have the right spelling and that there are no filters set. Still no luck? There are a few reasons why an alum may not show up:

• Some may have opted out of appearing on the Online Alumni Community

• Some may have a special status assigned to their account which makes them unsearchable

• Only eligible alumni will have access to and feature in the Community. For further information, please visit our Eligibility page

Eligible Columbia University alumni and students are able to search for alumni through the directory within the Community. Only alumni appear in search results; students are not searchable in the Community.

This can be managed in the ‘Edit Profile and Preferences' section in the Community. Login and visit this section here

Please reach out to the team here

We want to make the best Community we can and we welcome and value all feedback. Please login and submit via this form

You can flag posts or people within the Community by clicking the 'flag' button.

You can also alert a member of staff by contacting the Welcome Center team

First, congratulations!

Post-graduation, you may experience a period when you will not have full alumni access to the Online Alumni Community (Up to 90 days).  It can take time for us to receive required student data to upgrade to your alumni record. When complete, you will have access to all the advanced features that are only available to you as an alum. Don’t forget to update your profile with your latest information and introduce yourself in discussion groups.

We look forward to welcoming you back into the Community as an alum soon!

All eligible Columbia University students have access to the directory portion of the Online Alumni Community. Additional features are enabled once students transition to alumni.

With over 365,000 Columbia University alumni, utilize the Alumni Community directory to connect with those who are listed. Network, share ideas, and learn from those who have gained knowledge in a specific field.

You can access the Community by entering your UNI and Password information in the Student Login Portal.

We look forward to welcoming Columbia University students to share the exciting features that the Alumni Community website has to offer.  While we acknowledge your anticipation to use this service, there may be a few reasons you are unable to access the website.
 

1. Your UNI and password may be wrong
   Be sure to use your UNI and UNI password to access this service.  If you do not know your UNI or UNI password, you can obtain them on the CUIT website at https://cuit.columbia.edu/students-resources.

2. Connection issues
   We suggest using an updated browser such as Google Chrome for the best response from the Alumni Community website. If you still have issues, please clear the cache on your browser or remove ad blockers.

3. Check your eligibility to use the site here.

You will need your Columbia UNI and password to log in to the Community. To find or reset your UNI and password, visit https://cuit.columbia.edu/students-resources

Search for alumni using the omni-search bar (at the top of every page) within the Community. Use a combination of keywords to search for a particular alum by name, industry, interest, company, etc. You can then refine your search results further using the directory's handy filter options.

First, make sure you have the right spelling and that there are no filters set. Still no luck? There are a few reasons why an alum may not show up:

• Some may have opted out of appearing on the Online Alumni Community

• Some may have a special status assigned to their account which makes them unsearchable

• Only eligible alumni will have access to and feature in the Community. For further information, please visit our Eligibility page

Please reach out to the Welcome Center team here

This can be managed by logging in and going to the 'Edit my profile and preferences' section.

Students will not be searchable in the Community. Students are only able to search for Alumni. Only Alumni that you reach out to will be able to see your profile.

We want to make the best Community we can and we welcome and value all feedback. Please submit via this form here and specify that you are providing feedback for the student experience.

You can flag messages for moderation, or you can contact the Alumni Welcome Center who will assist you further.

First, congratulations!

Post-graduation, you may experience a period when you will not have full alumni access to the Online Alumni Community (Up to 90 days).  It can take time for us to receive required student data to upgrade to your alumni record. When complete, you will have access to all the advanced features that are only available to you as an alum. Don’t forget to update your profile with your latest information and introduce yourself in discussion groups.

We look forward to welcoming you back into the Community as an alum soon!