Boise State University
IN-49: Innovation C

The Career Closet uses a give-away model, allowing students to keep the items they select. There is a flexible limit of 4 items per student per semester.

Students and recent alumni (graduated less than two years prior) can “shop” the closet during scheduled appointments. The checkout process requires a Boise State identification number and completion of a short survey.

The Career Closet fosters student success by ensuring equitable access to free professional attire. Career Closet staff and volunteers value accessibility, inclusion and professionalism. Above all, we are dedicated to serving Broncos of all genders, body types, and life stages.

We encourage donations of clean, gently-worn or new professional clothing in all sizes, including maternity. We also accept some accessories – ties, lapel pins, belts and scarfs. Items most needed are listed below.

Please note! Inventory is currently high, so we ask that you closely adhere to donation criteria. If your items are used, please launder them prior to donation. Unusable items will be re-donated.

Early in her junior year, Cierra Abellera (Psychology B.S., 2019) was preparing for a multi-day professional research conference with her McNairs Scholars cohort – consisting of first generation, limited income and underrepresented students. Realizing that not all members of her cohort had access to buy or borrow professional clothing, she identified a solution.

In Summer 2018, Cierra and other student representatives from the MLK Living Legacy Committee approached COBE Career Services to house and host the closet. Since then, both organizations have worked collaboratively to build a comfortable and welcoming space. Cierra hopes that the Career Closet will always be a resource to address this need.