Hosted and organized by the University Career Center and The Pantry, the JMU Career Closet is a clothing and accessory resource for all JMU students, with a specific focus on work and interview attire. This is a donation-based resource, and students are welcome to choose up to five pieces each semester- free of charge.

Browse our curated selection of items, such as:

• Suits
• Dress shirts
• Blouses
• Slacks
• Jackets
• Skirts
• Dress shoes
• Ties
• Belts
• Scarves

Additional related resources and support, like The Pantry, can be found at The Student Support Hub.

Career Closet Location: SSC 3rd floor, suite 3250
Hours: Whenever UCC is open*! Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

(*8-12pm on Fridays in the summer)

Questions?

Contact Alyssa Hawley.

We ask that donations be new or gently used; in ready-to-wear condition; with no stains, odors, tears, or missing buttons. All donation items should be cleaned and on hangers, when appropriate. All apparel and footwear sizes are needed!

Appropriate items for donations include the ones in the bulleted list above.

JMU Career Closet CANNOT accept the following: Winter Coats, Trench Coats, high-heeled shoes over 3 inches or strappy sandals.

In Person:
Students, faculty, staff, and local community members can drop off donations year round in the University Career Center (3rd floor of SSC) during our hours.

By Mail:
JMU University Career Center,
Student Success Center MSC 1016,
738 South Mason Street,
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

Seasonal Donation Drives:

Will you be at JMU for Family Weekend (9/27-9/29) or Homecoming Weekend (10/25-10/27)?

Help your fellow Dukes by cleaning out your closet and donating your unwanted business or business casual attire to the Career Closet.

Drop off locations include:

• Hotel Madison (front desk)

• Harrison Hall

• Hartman Hall

• Leeolou Alumni Center (open until 5pm on Friday)

Check out WHSV - TV 3 news coverage of the event!

Local Consignment Shops 

• Tried & True
• Style Encore
• Plato’s Closet
• Goodwill Store
• Gift and Thrift
• Second Time Around 
• Mercy House Thrift Store

Alterations/Tailoring 

• Tatyana’s Custom Tailoring
• Lena’s Tailor Shop
• Chong’s Tailoring & Alterations (540) 434-7780