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Professional Attire to Support Rutgers Students' Career Goals

Date & Time

Thursday, January 02, 2025, 12:00 a.m.-Friday, February 28, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Category

Volunteer Opportunities

What to Wear

The Rutgers-New Brunswick Career Closet is Coming Soon!

The Office of Career Exploration & Success at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the new Career Closet, designed to provide gently used or new professional clothing to help students make a lasting impression at interviews, internships, and career fairs. We are now accepting donations and are in need of the following items:

Items Needed:

  • Suits
  • Jackets & Blazers
  • Blouses & Dress Shirts
  • Professional Sweaters (Cardigans/Vests)
  • Dress Pants & Skirts
  • Professional Dresses
  • Ties & Belts

Please note: We are not accepting jewelry, shoes, or other accessories at this time.

Donation Guidelines:

  • Items should be clean
  • New or gently used (lightly worn)
  • Free of major tears, stains, or damage
  • Appropriate for professional settings, such as interviews or office environments
  • In good-to-excellent condition

How to Donate:

Alumni House at Van Nest Hall
19 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Items may also be mailed to the above address.
For questions, contact: volunteer@rutgersfoundation.org

Career Exploration Office
106 Somerset St, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To arrange a drop-off outside these hours, email: careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu

For more details on the Career Closet program, please visit https://careers.rutgers.edu/TheCloset

Your generous donations will help students look and feel their best as they prepare to enter the professional world!