Professional Clothing Closet

Appointments (30-min each) are available during the fall and spring semester via Handshake. Log in using your BU credentials. From the Career Center drop-down menu, select Appointments. Select Schedule New Appointment, then choose the Professional Clothing Closet category and select a time that works for your schedule. You’ll be asked to answer a few questions about what you’re looking for, which will help us make sure we have the range of items and sizes available.

Please note: Starting May 20, please email closet@bu.edu to request an appointment with the Professional Clothing Closet over the summer. Fall appointment availability will open on Handshake in late August.

If you wish to cancel your appointment, you can do so in Handshake with at least 18 hours notice. Please note: if you no-show or provide less than 18 hours notice of a cancellation, the CCD’s no-show policy will apply.

If you wish to reschedule your appointment, you can cancel your original time in Handshake, then book a new appointment at a time that works for you.  If you have any difficulties accessing your appointment, please email us.

Under Appointments, be sure to select “Center for Career Development,” then select “Professional Clothing Closet” as your appointment type. If you don’t see any appointment times, it means no appointments are available at this time. However, we release new appointment availability each Monday, and we do get cancellations from time to time, so please continue to check back on Handshake for new openings.

If you are a LAW, SOM, or GSDM student, when you visit Handshake, you will see a notification that your account has been archived. Click the link to request that your account be reactivated. This process is typically completed within 1-2 business days. Once your account is active, you will be able to book a PCC appointment.

If you are in urgent need of professional clothing items, check out this helpful list of local thrift stores from BU Today. 

You’ll be able to take (and keep) any four items per school year, but only one suit.

No, you can keep the items you select. No returns necessary, although you are welcome to donate items you no longer need back to the closet, so long as they are in good condition.

No, the Professional Clothing Closet is absolutely free to students.

The Professional Clothing Closet welcomes students, faculty, staff, and community members to volunteer with us on a weekly or monthly basis. Volunteers help us curate and organize the donations that we receive. If you would like to sign up or learn more about our volunteering opportunities, please email us at closet@bu.edu.

Donate Financially

We invite donors to make a financial contribution or donate items from our Amazon wish list. Your support enables the Professional Clothing Closet to stock items that are in greatest demand and to fill crucial gaps in our inventory. We appreciate your support.

Donate Items

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Professional Clothing Closet! Thanks to the generosity of many individuals and local companies, our inventory is currently at full capacity, and we are not able to accept in-kind donations at this time.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide a receipt for a tax credit. We apologize for any inconvenience.