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The ���߲ݴ�ý University Career Closet equips students with professional attire to help them shine in their first big interviews, first days on the job, and beyond. This resource provides free access to clean, gently used professional clothing, empowering students to confidently step into the professional world.

Open to all ���߲ݴ�ý students, the Career Closet is made possible through the generosity of our donors and sponsors, ensuring that no student feels unprepared for their next chapter. We also strive to reduce waste and embrace more eco-friendly, sustainable practices.

Career Closet Information

Here's how it works:

• Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Each appointment is scheduled for 45 minutes, with 15 minutes between appointments.
• You are welcome to bring a companion to your appointment; however, we will only schedule one student per hour to ensure student privacy.
• At your scheduled time, head to the Career Center in the lower level of the Story Student Center.
  • Please bring a backpack or reusable bag with you to transport your items.
• If the space is available, you can also visit the Career Closet without an appointment.

Browse the Closet

• Look through a variety of gently used professional clothing items, including:
  • Blazers, suits, dress shirts, slacks, skirts, blouses, dresses, ties, shoes, belts, scarves, and handbags (as available).
  • Try on items in the designated fitting area to ensure a good fit.

Select What You Need

• Consider a suggested limit of five to six items per semester.
• Items are yours to keep—no need to return them.
  • We strive to be size-inclusive—let Career Center staff know if we need to expand offerings.

Check Out with Staff

• Bring your selected items to a Career Center staff member or student assistant.
• Fill out a short form for inventory and usage tracking purposes.

Rock Your Opportunity!

• Whether it’s a job interview, internship, or presentation, show up with confidence in your new professional attire.

Supporting the Career Closet

What to Donate

• Clean, gently used professional attire (e.g., suits, blazers, dress shirts, skirts, dresses, ties); any business professional or business casual attire is welcome. All items must be free of stains and holes.
• Accessories like belts, scarves, jewelry, and handbags are also welcome.
• Items should be in good to excellent condition and suitable for business professional interviews or business casual work settings.
• Please bring your donation items to the Career Center or email career [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (career[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu) to make arrangements for pick-up. Feel free to .

Any clothing that is not claimed within a certain timeframe will be donated to local nonprofit organizations. We understand the importance of protecting the environment, so we aim to limit our contributions to landfills by not throwing away old clothing.

You can also provide monetary support for the Career Closet. We use these funds to purchase high demand sizes and classic pieces.

• Cash or check – Checks (made out to ���߲ݴ�ý) and cash may be delivered or mailed to ���߲ݴ�ý Advancement, 5000 Saint Paul Ave, Lincoln NE 68504. Please make sure your name and “���߲ݴ�ý Career Closet” are noted so you can receive a charitable receipt.
• Online donations – Debit and credit card gifts can be made online. Select “other” when asked where you wish to direct your gift, then type “Career Closet.”

Thank you for your continued support.