The Career Closet of Rutgers—New Brunswick

To support the Rutgers Career Closet, we welcome donations of new or gently used professional attire that can help our students make a lasting impression. Items should be appropriate for interviews, internships, career fairs, and professional events, helping students look polished and feel confident in any setting.

1. What to Donate:
   • Accepted Items: Suits (matching jacket/blazer and pants/skirt), neutral or professional blazers and jackets, solid or subtly patterned dress shirts and blouses, and dress pants/skirts. We are not accepting jewelry, shoes, belts, purses, jeans, khakis, dresses, or coats.
   • Clothing Guidelines: Items should be clean, new or gently used, free of holes, tears, or stains, and suitable for an interview or office setting.
2. Prepare Your Donation:
   • Clean & Neat: Make sure all items are clean and either folded or on hangers.
   • Label: Place items in a bag or box labeled “Career Closet Donation.”
3. How to Donate: 
   • Drop-in Hours: Visit the Career Exploration and Success office in the Gateway Transit Village on the College Avenue Campus (106 Somerset St., 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. There is off-street parking available in front of our building. Call our Front Desk at 848-932-7997 if you require assistance.
   • Appointments: To arrange a drop-off from Monday through Friday, email us at careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu.
4. Additional Support: Want to support the Career Closet but don’t have clothing to donate? Here are two ways to support the Closet:
   • Amazon Wishlist: We’re in need of essential non-clothing items to help keep the Closet running and better serve Rutgers students.
   • E-Gift Cards: We gladly accept e-gift cards from Macy’s or JCPenny (these allow us to purchase brand new suits for our students).
     • When purchasing an e-gift card, please use “Rutgers Career Closet” as “Recipient Name” and “careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu” as “Recipient Email.”

For any questions or to arrange clothing drive box locations in your office or place of business, please careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu. Thank you for helping Rutgers students step into their careers with confidence!

The Career Closet is managed primarily by Peer Career Advisors and Customer Relations Interns within Career Exploration and Success, providing hands-on experience to students dedicated to helping their peers succeed. These student leaders handle daily operations, inventory management, and client support, ensuring access to professional attire for Rutgers students.

By coordinating donation drives, assisting with attire selection, and maintaining organization, these student colleagues gain essential skills in project management, customer service, and teamwork. This student-led model supports the Rutgers community while equipping the managers with valuable skills for their future careers.

The SCALE Program is dedicated to fostering success in all areas of adult life, including employment, transportation, and relationships. Participants in the program typically engage in volunteer, part-time, and full-time work up to five days a week, both on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and in nearby communities. As a year-round, lifelong program, SCALE offers adults aged 21 and older with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support that is primarily delivered in community-based settings.