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Career Closet

students browse clothing items at the OU Career Closet event.

ou career closet

The Career Closet is here to support students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they prepare for professional opportunities during recruiting season and beyond. We provide a wide range of professional attire at no cost, helping you make a great impression in interviews and on the job.

Thanks to generous donations, the Career Closet offers a variety of clothing styles and sizes to fit everyone’s needs. Our goal is to empower our community with the confidence and resources needed to succeed.

donations

  • Suits
  • Blazers
  • Blouses & dress skirts
  • Skirts
  • Dresses
  • Pants or slacks
  • Ties
  • Clean 
  • Lightly Used
  • Free of any tears, holes or stains
  • Good to excellent quality
  • Appropriate for an interview 
  • No socks, shoes or undergarments
Donations can be dropped off at the OU Food Pantry (333 Cate Center Dr, Norman, OK 73072). 
 
Food Pantry Hours
Tuesdays: 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. 
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. 

upcoming career closets

January 17, 2025

1 P.M. - 5 P.M.

@ The OU Food Pantry

 

January 31, 2025

1 P.M. - 5 P.M.

@ The OU Food Pantry

 

impact report

impact report showing the number of attending people for the first and second day of the ou career closet, an event hosted by the university of oklahoma career center in partnership with the university of oklahoma food pantry. Day 1 took place on august 23, 2024. 218 students attended, 571 items were given away, and out of 218 students, 190 left with at least one item.  Day 1 took place on september 6, 2024. 313 students attended, 760 items were given away, and out of 313 students, 257 left with at least one item.

student feedback

"Super happy with the opportunity to have a real suit to do interviews with! I didn't expect this at my first semester here at OU. Thank you guys!"

"Thank you so much for arranging this event. I found so many resources and help. I'm planning to visit the Career Center to get help with my CV and I'm excited. I appreciate all your help!"

"There were tons of options and sizes which was very nice and everyone was extremely helpful and nice. I had a great experience and I'm so glad I came!"