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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.

The Professional Attire Closet is a partnership with the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA). 

Semester Hours 

The Professional Attire Closet is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the Fall 2024 semester. No appointment necessary.

The Professional Attire Closet will be closed November 25-29, 2024.


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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. 

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.

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.

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.

902 South Allen Street
State College, PA 16801
814-238-2322

  • Thursdays:
    9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Share in the Success

Donations

The Professional Attire Closet is currently accepting clothing donations. We accept suit jackets, blazers, dress shirts, dress pants, skirts, dresses, and ties. We do not accept shoes. 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