At Texas A&M University, 42 percent of students demonstrate the need for financial assistance. When these students begin searching for jobs and internships, they require a professional wardrobe to obtain employment. Many of these students may not be equipped to purchase professional attire due to strict budgets. The Texas A&M Career Closet helps alleviate this burden by leasing professional attire to students at the subsidized rate of $5 to cover the cost of dry cleaning. The work of the Texas A&M Career Closet will ensure all students have equal opportunity to pursue the career of their dreams.

Making a Donation

If you want to support the TAMU Career Closet, all gifts should go through the Texas A&M Foundation. The Texas A&M Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, gifts received are considered tax-deductible to the extent that no goods or services were received in return. Please make all checks payable to ‘Texas A&M Foundation’ and note ‘04-58263 Career Closet Endowment’ in the memo section. Checks can be mailed to:

Texas A&M Foundation

401 George Bush Drive

College Station, TX 77840

If you are interested in a multi-year pledge, please get in touch with Jasmine Zenn, Career Closet Advisor, at [email protected].

In-Kind Gifts

We also accept in-kind gifts. Please ensure gifts are new or gently used professional clothing, as we are a closet with limited space and have to be selective with what we accept. Please do not bring damaged items, casual clothing, or items purchased over 5 years ago unless they are currently in fashion.

We are always accepting the following items. If you have any questions about your donation, email [email protected] or [email protected].

• Suits
• Ties
• Blazers
• Belts
• Dress Skirts
• Dress Pants

Grey, black, navy, white, maroon, or khaki clothing items are preferred.

In-person

The Career Center is located in the John J. Koldus building, room 209. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call in advance so they can be prepared to receive the items. The Career Center’s main phone line is 979-845-5139.

By Mail

Please send the donated items to the following address to ensure they reach our office.

Attn: Jasmine Zenn

For: Texas A&M Career Closet

209 Koldus Building

1233 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843

Unfortunately, due to our student organization status, we cannot provide tax receipts for in-kind donations. Please consider making a monetary donation through the Texas A&M Foundation for tax-exempt donations.

If you have inquiries regarding in-kind donations or would like to organize a clothing drive in your area, don’t hesitate to contact [email protected] or Jasmine Zenn at [email protected].