The Rutgers—New Brunswick Career Closet

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:
   • Keep in Mind: With limited space, we want to focus on versatile pieces that empower students to dress confidently for professional events.
   • Accepted Items: Suits (matching blazer and pants/skirt), neutral or professional blazers and jackets, solid or subtly patterned dress shirts and blouses, cardigans and vests, dress pants and skirts, business-appropriate dresses (knee-length or longer), and professional ties, scarves, and belts.
   • Clothing Guidelines: Items should be clean, new or gently used, free of major damage, and suitable for an interview or office setting. We are not accepting jewelry, shoes, or other accessories.
   • Additional Support: Amazon gift cards are also appreciated to help us buy essential inventory items.
2. Prepare Your Donation:
   • Clean & Neat: Make sure all items are clean and either folded or hung on hangers if possible.
   • Label: Place items in a bag or box labeled “Career Closet Donation.”
3. Three Ways to Donate: 
   • Drop-in Hours: Visit our 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 10 am to 3 pm. For your visit, parking is available in the Gateway Parking Garage at 7 Wall St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, behind our building. Please bring your visitor parking ticket to our office for validation, as we will cover parking for up to one hour.
   • Appointments: To arrange a drop-off from Monday through Friday, email us at careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu.
   • Drop Boxes: If you are a local employer (within 5 miles of campus) and would like to organize a drive at your location, contact us at careercloset@echo.rutgers.edu to request a drop-off box.

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.