Welcome!
Advance is the system of record for alumni and gift data at Columbia University. The resources on this page will help you get started and make the most of all Advance has to offer.
Training
NEW! Online Training Schedule and Registration
Training will be required for all Advance users. For more information please email advtraining@columbia.edu.
Advance Challenge Questions
Want to test your Advance skills and win a fun prize? Every two months Advance users receive an Advance Training Schedule Announcement via email that includes the most recent Advance Challenge Questions. Be one of the first five people to respond with the correct answers and you become a WINNER! Click here to see the most recent Advance Challenge Answers.
Help!
If you have any problems with the system, please email advhelp@columbia.edu.
Using a Mac?
Advance is a Windows-only application, but don't lose heart. You can run it on a Mac using Citrix. Learn how.
CURT, the Advance Reporting Tool
CURT is a web-based system for viewing and managing reports on Advance data. If you have a login, use it here. If not, please email the Advance team for further information.
Advance Conversion Issue Tracker
Those of you on the Advance Data Review Committee can use the tracker to submit or review conversion bugs. Log in here.