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FREE PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR FUTURE FOREVER MAVERICKS

The Career Closet provides UNO students with FREE professional attire. All students are welcome to browse our collection of new and gently used clothes at Career Closet pop-up shop events.  

The Career Closet is made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends. Join us in helping future Forever Mavericks build their professional closet for interviews, career fairs, jobs and more. 

Since its launch in 2024, the Career Closet has helped nearly 1,500 UNO students dress for success! 

CAREER CLOSET DONATION DROP-OFF

The Career Closet is made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends. Join us in helping future Forever Mavericks build their professional closet for interviews, career fairs, jobs and more.

Thursday, May 28
2:305:30 p.m.

Friday, May 29
9:00–11:00 a.m.

Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182

ITEMS & SIZES NEEDED

Donations should be new or gently used. Must be no more than ten years old and in good condition.
 
MEN’S CLOTHING
  • Suits and suit jackets – sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 
  • Dress shirts – size S and M
  • Pants – preference for smaller sizes

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

  • Suits, suit jackets, dresses, skirts, pants, blouses – sizes 00–10, XXS–L 

SHOES & ACCESSORIES

  • Professional shoes – no slippers, flip‑flops, sneakers
  • Jewelry
  • Scarves
  • Belts
  • Bags

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

  • Sturdy clothing racks with wheels
  • Sizing rings for clothing racks
  • Heavy-duty tote bags

Donation forms are available upon request.

CAREER CLOSET POP-UP SHOPS

UPCOMING POP-UP SHOP DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED 

Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182

UNO students are invited to shop for FREE new and gently used professional clothing items for interviews, internships, career fairs, jobs and more. A variety of sizes and styles are available to help you dress for success.

Pop-up shops are open to all UNO students and made possible by UNO alumni and friends volunteers and donations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mavericks support Mavericks. You can increase equitable opportunities for all students by providing access to professional clothing and clothing that fits all body types and levels of expression. Additionally, you can promote sustainable fashion by offering your unused clothing items to a fellow Maverick instead of a landfill.  

Pre-washed, ready-to-wear, business-professional or business-casual attire. Some examples include button-up shirts and blouses, dresses, pants, skirts, blazers and ties. All clothing must be free of holes and stains. 

Donations can be made during our clothing drive drop-off dates or by emailing [email protected] to coordinate a donation drop-off.

The career closet strives to be size-inclusive and offers a variety of professional clothing in a wide range of sizes. If, by chance, we don’t have something in your size, please let us know so we can expand our offerings. 

All Career Closet clothing is for UNO students to keep.

Changing rooms will be available at Career Closet pop-up events.

Yes! Donations to the Career Closet Fund help us improve the pop-up shop experience. 

We also love having volunteers help at Career Closet Pop-up Shops. Fill out this volunteer interest form and we will contact you about future opportunities. 

For more information about the Career Closet, please contact Olivia Ingle, Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Engagement, at [email protected] or 402-502-4098.