Career Closet Donations
Ways to get involved There are many meaningful ways to support Claudia’s Career Closet and help ensure OSU students have access to professional clothing and career-ready resources. Whether you are an individual, organization or campus partner, your involvement makes a direct impact.
Donate financially
Financial gifts help us purchase high-need professional clothing items, fill gaps in sizing and style and respond quickly to student needs. Your support also helps sustain and grow Claudia’s Career Closet, ensuring it remains a long-term resource for OSU students.
Donate professional clothing
Gently used, clean and professional attire such as suits, blazers, dresses, slacks and accessories help students build confidence for interviews, internships and career fairs.
Host a clothing drive or fundraiser
Student organizations, departments, alumni groups and community partners are encouraged to host clothing drives or fundraising events. These efforts expand our inventory and increase awareness of the Closet’s impact across campus and beyond.
Volunteer opportunities (coming soon)
We are working to expand volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members. Future roles may include assisting with donations, organizing inventory and supporting student shopping appointments.
What your gift supports
Dress for future success
Help students step into job interviews, internships and career fairs with confidence by providing access to professional, polished outfits that allow them to present their best selves and focus on what matters most, the opportunity ahead.
Opening doors for students
Help reduce barriers for first-generation students by providing access to professional clothing they can't afford, ensuring they can pursue interviews, internships and career opportunities with confidence and ease.
Support that grows with students
Ensure students can return whenever they need professional attire throughout their academic and career journey, giving them continued access to clothing that supports interviews, internships and evolving career opportunities.
Donate to the closet
Support Claudia's Career Closet by donating gently used professional clothing to help Oklahoma State University students feel confident and prepared for interviews, internships and career fairs.
We accept suits, blazers, dresses, slacks, shirts, shoes and accessories in clean, professional condition.
Support the mission
Support Claudia’s Career Closet by making a financial gift today. Your donation helps provide professional clothing to Oklahoma State students at no cost, ensuring they are prepared for interviews, internships and career fairs. Contributions directly fund inventory, expand available sizes and supplement needed clothing items for students who may not otherwise have access to them. Your support also helps keep the closet sustainable for many years to come, ensuring it remains a reliable, long-term resource for every student who needs it.
Impact
How to donate clothing
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Gather your items
Select clean, gently used professional clothing such as suits, blazers, dress shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes and accessories.
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Check condition
Make sure items are in good, wearable condition - clean, wrinkle-free and free of major damage or stains.
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Drop off your donation
Bring items to 050 Student Union or schedule a drop off by emailing careercloset@okstate.edu.
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Share the impact
Your donation helps OSU students build confidence and present themselves professionally for interviews, internships and career opportunities. We encourage you to share this resource with others so that more students are aware of and able to benefit from it.
How to support with a gift
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Visit the giving page
Click the “Give" link on the OSU Foundation donation portal.
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Select your gift amount
Choose a one-time or recurring donation that fits your level of support.
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Designate your gift
Select Claudia’s Career Closet or Career Services as the fund you’d like to support.
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Complete your donation
Submit your gift securely online and receive confirmation for your records.
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Make an impact
Your contribution helps maintain the closet, expand inventory and remove financial barriers for students preparing for their careers.
"Access to the Career Closet boosted my confidence by allowing me to present myself professionally, which strengthened my sense of readiness for opportunities ahead."
Thank you for supporting OSU students
Thank you for supporting Claudia’s Career Closet. Your generosity helps Oklahoma State University students prepare for meaningful opportunities by providing access to professional clothing and resources that build confidence and remove financial barriers. Every donation, whether clothing or financial, directly impacts a student’s ability to show up ready for interviews, internships and future careers. Because of your support, students are able to focus less on what to wear and more on what they bring to the table. Your financial contributions also help ensure the long-term sustainability of the closet, allowing us to maintain and expand these support efforts for students in the years ahead. We appreciate your commitment to helping Cowboys take their next step with confidence and professionalism.