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BANC


How can I update my address?

To update your information directly, please log on to BANC and choose the tab that best fits your needs (e.g. to change your home address click on Personal Information, if you'd like to change your job status click on Employment Information, to change your email forward address click Email for Life, etc.) Remember to click the update key after making all changes. Once you do so, your address will be changed in the School's system of record.

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How can I get my password?

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

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

We may not have your correct contact information. Please log on to BANC at www.gsb.columbia.edu/alumni and update your information or email us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu.

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How does email for life work?

Your email for life is not a valid e-mail address or e-mail box/account- you cannot receive or send email from it. Rather, it is an e-mail forwarding vehicle where e-mail gets redirected to your personal or business mailbox. When you log on to BANC, you can designate your preferred forwarding address.

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

You may need your correct log in and password. Please contact us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or (212) 854-8815 for your information. It is also possible that our system is down. Please be patient and try back again in a few minutes.

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Where can I find information on BANC about alumni events?

Once you are logged onto BANC, click on “Calendar” at the top of the screen. You can also find a listing of events for the New York Club at www.cbsacny.org or on various club websites. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (212) 854-8815.

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How can I search for alumni?

Once you are logged onto BANC, click on “Directory” at the top 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, broaden your search (e.g. all investment bankers in California rather than just in Menlo Park.)

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I am a graduate of another school. Can I get access to BANC? How can I get contact information for one of your alumni?

Unfortunately, we do not grant access to non-alumni, even if they attended another Columbia University program. If you want 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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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 groups based on geography, interest, industry or class year. Please note that BANC e-mail lists are un-moderated, so we rely on list users to exercise good judgment and common sense when deciding what types of messages are appropriate. Only send e-mails announcing an upcoming event related to the topic of the mail group. You can also place an ad to promote your services on the Alumni Yellow Pages by simply logging in at www.gsb.columbia.edu/alumni.

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How do I join an e-mail list? How do I post to an e-mail list?

You can join a wide variety of e-mail lists on BANC. Once you are logged onto BANC, click on “Network” at the top of the screen, then click "E-Mail Lists" on the left. There are lists for geography, industry, interest, class year and cluster. To post to an e-mail list, send a message from the e-mail account you have signed up with.

Please note that there are two kinds of E-mail Lists, “General” and “Open.” In the “Open” list, alumni can exchange business opportunities and event announcements. In the “General” list, however, content must be specific to that e-mail group.

Specific examples of appropriate “General” mail 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 mail group

Specific examples of inappropriate “General” mail group use include (but are not limited to):

• Promoting a business venture or advertising products or

• Soliciting donations to one's favorite charity

• Announcing an upcoming event unrelated to the topic of the mail group

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Are there content guidelines for the e-mail lists?

Since most BANC E-mail Lists are unmoderated, we rely on list users to exercise good judgment and common sense when deciding what types of messages are appropriate. There are two kinds of BANC E-mail Lists with guidelines for each: “General” and “Open.”

In the “Open” list, alumni can exchange business opportunities and event announcements. In the “General” list, however, content must be specific to that e-mail group.

Specific examples of appropriate “General” mail 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 mail group

Specific examples of inappropriate “General” mail group use include (but are not limited to):

• Promoting a business venture or advertising products or

• Soliciting donations to one's favorite charity

• Announcing an upcoming event unrelated to the topic of the mail group

Click here for information on E-mail List posting guidelines.

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Alumni Clubs


How do I get involved with my local 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 all the club leaders on the alumni website listed on the “Network” page under “Clubs & Associations.” The Office of Alumni Relations can also assist you and can be reached at (212) 854-8815 or alumni@gsb.columbia.edu. If you want more information on the New York Alumni Club please visit www.cbsacny.org.

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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. Please contact Kara McGillicuddy at (212) 851-4327 or klm2141@columbia.edu to learn more.

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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 free individual career counseling and coaching, career events and newsletters, and comprehensive job search tools, such as CareerBeam. A list of all the career development resources can be found in BANC under Alumni Career Services in Jobs and Career. You can also contact Sarah Stamboulie in Alumni Career Services directly at sem6@columbia.edu for more information on career resources for alumni.

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Do you offer career coaching sessions?

Yes. Sarah Stamboulie of 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, e-mail Sarah Stamboulie at sem6@columbia.edu and include the following information:

  • - Whether you prefer an in-person meeting (for alumni in the tri-state area) or a telephone appointment (for alumni outside the tri-state area). Please note that Sarah is at the Alumni Relations & Development Office (click for map) at 33 West 60th Street, 7th Floor, and not on campus. If you are requesting a telephone appointment, please state at what number she should call you at.
  • - A choice of a few different times and days, generally between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, during the current and/or following week when you are available. If you need to meet later in the day, state that and it can be arranged.
  • - Your resume as an attachment if possible.
  • - Your cell phone number.

Any background information you would like to provide (not required).

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How can I post a job to BANC?

Once you are logged onto BANC, click on “Jobs & Career” at the top of the screen, then click "Post a Job" on the left. You do not have to be an alumni to post a job.

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How can I amend a job posting?

You can self-manage a posting (i.e. make edits, expire or refresh) at will. The first time you post a job, you will be required to create a username and password. You can then use that information to log back into the system and make changes. If you have any additional questions regarding job postings, email jobpost@gsb.columbia.edu.

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How can I register for upcoming Career Workshops?

Click on “Calendar” at the top of the screen. To register for an upcoming workshop, click on “Details” and then log in to RSVP. If registration or payment is required for the event, follow the registration link to submit your payment online. Forgot your login info or having difficulties registering? E-mail alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call the Office of Alumni Relations at (212) 854-8815.

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Do you have a resume book?

Click on “Directory” at the top of the screen. Alumni can search for resumes and upload your resumes. We plan to implement an optional on-line service for alumni resumes this year.

If you are looking to recruit students, please visit www.gsb.columbia.edu/recruiters

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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, a job flash, and listings of industry events and resources. To subscribe, click on “Jobs & Career” at the top of the screen, then click "Alumni Career Services" on the left. The E-Newsletter is the first topic on the page.

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How can I upload my resume into BANC?

Once you are logged onto BANC, click on “Directory” at the top of the screen, then click "Update My Profile" on the left. Now click on "Employment Information." From this page, you can upload your resume and/or update your employment records. Fellow alumni can then search your resume using the alumni search feature.

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

Yes. With an alumni ID, you can visit the Career Resource Center in Uris Hall 1M (mezzanine, stairway Y). It is our career library where alumni and students can research companies, review sample resumes, read books on how to write cover letters, etc. In addition, Sarah Stamboulie in Alumni Career Services assist you in finding in-depth industry resources and company information through Career Beam, a comprehensive job search tool and industry database available free-of-charge to CBS alumni. To access these resources, contact Sarah at sem6@columbia.edu.

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How can I access the Career Resource Center (CRC)?

The Career Resource Center is located in Uris 1M (mezzanine, stairway Y). You need an alumni ID card to access the CRC. Alumni ID cards are available in Butler 201.

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Do we have remote access to electronic databases for research purposes?

As an alumnus of the Business School, you have access to electronic databases from your home computer. Click on “Network” at the top of the screen and then click on "Library Gateway." There are several databases available to you: ABI/Inform Global, ProQuest Newspapers, Research Library, EBSCO Business Source Premier. You can search for business periodicals, newspapers and subjects ranging from the arts and sciences to law and business. You must have an active Alumni UNI to access these resources. Click here for more information on accessing Columbia’s alumni and friends E-resources.

In addition, alumni can access Factivia, Lexix/Nexis, and Vault/Wetfeet from on-campus. Click here for more information.

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University Resources


How can I audit classes at CBS?

Columbia Business School alumni may audit elective classes free of charge with permission from the professor. To view a list of classes, go to www.gsb.columbia.edu, select "Students", then select "Schedule of Classes" from the academics menu. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs, Aaron Koch at (212) 854-6088 or email, awk7@columbia.edu.

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How do I get my Alumni ID Card?

Go to 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 Alumni ID card will grant you access to the Career Resource Center and all libraries on campus.

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Can I use the Columbia Libraries?

The Alumni ID Card (see above) will grant you access to any of Columbia's libraries. If you wish to borrow books, you may obtain borrowing privileges for a $30 monthly fee.  Some restrictions may apply. Contact Butler Library at (212) 854-2241.

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How do I access online library resources?

To access online library resources off-site go to www.alumni.libraries.columbia.edu/eresources.html. However, some resources may require a University Network ID (UNI). If you do not have a UNI or have forgotten your UNI please fill out a request form at https://alumni.columbia.edu/secure/help_form.aspx.

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How do I obtain a copy of my transcript/ diploma?

To obtain a copy of your transcript or diploma you must contact the Office of the Registrar at (212) 854-4330. Press 1 to order a transcript or verify degrees.

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

Have the employer call the Office of Alumni Relations at (212) 854-8815 and we will tell them if we have record of your graduation.

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Does Columbia provide health insurance?

The University, not the Business School, provides health insurance but only excess coverage. It does not provide basic health insurance. Insurance is done through Aon and they can be reached at 1-800-223-1147. If you have any further questions you can call Jessie Mygatt, our University Representative at (212) 870-2535 or email her at jsm9@columbia.edu.

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How do I join the Columbia Club in 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 more information about the Columbia Club, please visit their website.

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Student Access


I am a current student. Can I get a password for BANC?

As a current student of Columbia Business School, you do not have access to the BANC system. However, you do have access to the alumni database through MyGSB. If BANC is not automatically on your myGSB homepage, select "layout" and choose "BANC Alumni Search" from the dropdown menu of available features.

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I am a current student. How can I search for Alumni?

As a current student of Columbia Business School, you can search for alumni on the BANC alumni search available on myGSB. In addition, most student clubs have strong connections with alumni and are wonderful resources to connect with helpful alumni.

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I am a current student. How can I search for jobs on BANC?

The jobs posted in BANC are specifically for Columbia Business School alumni. However, many of the jobs are also posted in COIN as well. Please refer to COIN for a comprehensive listing of posted jobs for students. However, if you just want to browse through them, the CRC has all the jobs printed in a binder.

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I graduated recently. When will I get my BANC information?

You should get your login and password a few weeks prior to graduation. If you do not receive this information, please contact us at (212) 854-8815 or alumni@gsb.columbia.edu.

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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. 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.  To register for Reunion, click here.

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How can I change my name in your system?

You can update your name by logging in to BANC and updating your profile.

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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.

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How do I post a Class note?

Class notes can be sent to hermes@columbia.edu. You can also post your class notes online by clicking on “News” at the top of your screen and then selecting  "Class Notes."

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I am an alumni interviewer for prospective students. Are there guidelines posted or forms to fill out?

For more information on the Ambassadors Program click on “Support the School” at the top of the screen, then select "Volunteer" on the left side of your screen, and then click on  "Ambassadors Program" in the middle of the screen. There you will find an interviewers training guide and you will be able to sign up for the program.

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I am not a Columbia Business School alumnus/a. Can I get contact information for an alumnus/a?

If you want 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. We will contact them for you and it will be up to them to respond.

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How do I make a gift to the School?

For information on making a gift to the School, click on "Support the School."

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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