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Giving to Columbia

The contributions of your TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE are of vital importance to the present and future students of Columbia College. By supporting your school, you help to provide more opportunities for today’s generation of students to succeed and thrive in their field of study. There are many ways you can help. Please read below for more information on how to become an active contributor to Columbia College.

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TIME: Become a Volunteer
Help make our activities and community stronger by giving time and energy to alumni events. Join your local chapter of the Columbia Alumni Association & Network (CAAN), participate in upcoming events, or find out more about volunteering with Columbia.

Learn more about CAAN
View upcoming events
Learn more about becoming a volunteer – email jculleyfoster@colum.edu


TALENT: Pay it Forward
Are you a rock star in your field? Has life provided you wisdom you wish to impart upon others? If your talents are your greatest gift, please consider helping our current students by sharing your experiences with them. You can contribute by being a mentor, reviewing portfolios, or participating on an expert’s panel. The Office of Alumni Relations and the academic departments are happy to hear about your interest. Please contact us by the following methods:

Alumni Relations
Portfolio Center
Teaching at Columbia


TREASURE: Make a Financial Contribution

Alumni Scholarship Fund
The Alumni Scholarship Fund is dedicated to financially supporting junior- and senior-year students at Columbia College. Established by a group of Columbia alumni in 2003, the scholarship has been awarded to 15 students who have exhibited extraordinary merit and need.

Your Support  of the Alumni Scholarship Fund helps:
  • Retain the best, brightest and most creative students
  • Preserve the socio-economic diversity that makes Columbia a unique institution
  • Heighten the growing international reputation of the school
  • Expand the amount of scholarships available to creative & academic achievers
  • Fulfill students' dreams!

Click Here to make an online donation.
Click here to learn more about other areas to support at Columbia.