Professional Attire Closet
Dress for Success
We know that a great suit can be a professional game-changer. Be confident in your look and find a suit to wear at the Professional Attire Closet.
- Suits are cleaned by Monarch Dry Cleaners so you'll be ready to go when you walk out the door
- Bring your student ID to access the closet.
- Limit of one outfit per student once an academic year.
- The Professional Attire Closet exists to serve students and recent alumni in financial need and is limited geographically to professional event needs like career fairs, interviews, and networking events. Please note that other needs cannot be accommodated.
Access the Closet
The Professional Attire Closet is a partnership with the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA).
For Summer 2024, the Professional Attire Closet will be open by appointment only, subject to staff availability. Appointments must be requested online and will be coordinated by our programming team.
- Please come to the front desk for assistance upon arrival.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at cspac@psu.edu.
Semester Hours
The Professional Attire Closet will be open for appointments only for Finals Week of Spring Semester 2024 and over Summer 2204, subject to staff availability.
Operating hours change every semester please check our page for announcements of changes outside of regular hours. The program is piloting a new appointment-based option for requests made outside of operating hours. All appointments will be coordinated through a Qualtrics form linked below or available at the Career Services Center front desk.
- Summer Operating Hours
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- By appointment only, subject to staff availability
- Bank of America Career Services Center
- Appointment Program
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Appointments must be requested HERE and will be coordinated by our programming team. All appointments will take place at the Bank of America Career Services Center. We request a minimum of 48 hours notice to accommodate appointment requests.
Proudly sponsored by
Community Resources
Need other options to help find an affordable suit? Check out non-University affiliated options in the greater State College area for more selection year-round.
- Clothing Transit at Penn State
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The Clothing Transit is an opportunity for members of the queer and trans community to exchange clothing and accessories, including shoes, bags, hats, and jewelry – all free of cost. The intention of the Clothing Transit is to provide trans and gender non-conforming students with the freedom to comfortably find clothing that reflects their gender expression and identity without the discomfort of shopping in a traditional clothing store.
- St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store
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1300 Benner Pike
State College, PA 16801
814-867-3131-
Weekdays:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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- Goodwill Thrift Store of State College
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387 Benner Pike
State College, PA 16801
814-237-8006-
Weekdays:
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. -
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. -
Sunday:
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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- State College Women's Club Thrift Shop
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902 South Allen Street
State College, PA 16801
814-238-2322-
Thursdays:
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Share in the Success
Donations
The Professional Attire Closet is currently accepting clothing donations. Thank you for your kind generosity.
- UP DROP OFF LOCATIONS
- Bank of America Career Services Center
- College of Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network Office
- Hintz Alumni Center
- Smeal College of Business Building
- MAILING ADDRESS FOR CLOTHING DONATIONS
Career Services
Penn State Professional Attire Closet
105 Career Services Center
University Park, PA 16802
Financial donations to the Professional Attire Closet are greatly appreciated! Cash cannot be accepted, but checks are welcome.
- CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO:
The Pennsylvania State University
Professional Attire Closet (memo line)
- MAILING ADDRESS:
Career Services
Penn State Professional Attire Closet
105 Career Services Center
University Park, PA 16802
Have questions about getting involved?
Our team can be reached at cspac@psu.edu or 814-865-4630