Donate to the Trojan Career Closet

Career Closet Semester Availability

The Trojan Career Closet accepts approved donations during the fall and spring semesters. Donations may also be accepted on a limited basis during the summer, based on staffing, inventory needs, and available storage space.

Fall 2026
Open: August 26, 2026
Close: December 15, 2026

Spring 2027 — Tentative
Open: January 25, 2027
Close: May 11, 2027

Summer Donations

Although the Trojan Career Closet is closed for student shopping during the summer, donation requests may still be considered. Summer donation availability may be limited and is based on staffing, inventory needs, and available storage space.

All donations must be approved and scheduled before drop-off.

Location & Donation Drop-Off Hours

Donation Pickup: University Career Services does not provide pickup services for donations. Approved donations must be brought to the designated drop-off area outside the Reynolds Business Building at the donor’s scheduled drop-off time.

Finding the Drop-Off Location

Approved donation drop-offs take place outside the Reynolds Business Building. A University Career Services staff member will meet you near the building’s front entrance at your scheduled drop-off time to review and receive your items.

Finding the Reynolds Business Building: On the campus map below, the Reynolds Business Building is circled to help you identify the donation drop-off location.

UA Little Rock Campus Map

Address
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204

Donation Drop-Off Hours – Tentative
Tuesday–Thursday
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Donation drop-offs are by appointment only. Donors must submit a Donation Request Form, receive approval, and have a confirmed drop-off time before bringing items to the Career Closet.

When You Arrive

• Arrive at the Reynolds Business Building at your scheduled drop-off time.
• Pull into the designated area near the front entrance of the Reynolds Business Building. Please do not block or pull directly in front of the building entrance.
• A Career Closet staff member will be expecting you and will meet you outside at your scheduled time.
• Please remain with your donation so staff can review the items with you.
• Staff will bring accepted items into the Career Closet.
• Items that do not meet the donation guidelines may not be accepted.

Please do not leave donations outside the building or bring donations to the Career Closet without a confirmed drop-off appointment.

Donation Guidelines

The Trojan Career Closet welcomes new and gently used professional clothing and accessories that students can wear for interviews, career fairs, internships, and other professional opportunities.

Before donating, please consider whether an item is professional, in good condition, and appropriate for today’s workplace.

Donated clothing should:

• Be clean and ready to wear
• Be in good condition, without stains, holes, excessive wear, or damage
• Generally be current in style and purchased within the last five years

Timeless professional pieces may be accepted regardless of age. Examples include classic solid-color blazers, traditional two-piece suits, dress pants, pencil skirts, and simple professional dresses that remain in excellent condition.

Items that may no longer be suitable include clothing with noticeably outdated cuts, patterns, or design details, as well as items that are faded, stretched, pilling, heavily worn, or otherwise show significant signs of age.

Because the Trojan Career Closet has limited storage space and changing inventory needs, we may be unable to accept all donations. Items may be declined based on condition, quantity, current inventory needs, or available space.

Items We Accept

The Trojan Career Closet accepts new or gently used professional clothing and accessories that meet our donation guidelines. Items may include:

• Suits and blazers
• Dress pants and professional skirts
• Professional dresses
• Dress shirts, blouses, and professional tops
• Ties
• Belts
• New, unopened hosiery and socks

Items We Do Not Accept

To ensure clothing is ready for students to use, the Trojan Career Closet does not accept:

Condition & Style

• Clothing with noticeably outdated patterns, cuts, or styles
• Clothing that has not been cleaned or laundered before donation
• Clothing with makeup, perspiration, or other stains
• Clothing with rips, holes, tears, missing or broken buttons, or broken zippers
• Items with excessive wear, fading, pilling, collar rings, pet hair, odors, or excessive lint
• Items that require significant cleaning or repair before they can be worn

Items Not Accepted

• Used shoes
• Laptop bags or briefcases
• Shorts
• Tank tops or cropped tops
• Sundresses
• Undergarments
• Formal attire
• Athletic wear

Acceptance of any donation is subject to the Trojan Career Closet’s current inventory needs and available storage space.

Current Donation Needs

The Trojan Career Closet’s donation needs change throughout the year based on student demand and available inventory. Check this section for our current clothing and size needs.

High-Need Items

• No specific high-need items at this time.

High-Need Sizes

• No specific high-need sizes at this time.

Items We Are Not Currently Seeking

• No specific items at this time.

Donors are still welcome to submit a donation request for items that meet the Donation Guidelines. Acceptance is based on current inventory needs, item condition, and available storage space.

Request a Donation Drop-Off

Before bringing items to the Trojan Career Closet, donors must submit a Donation Drop-Off Request Form. This allows University Career Services to review your intended donation before scheduling a drop-off.

How It Works

1. Complete the Donation Drop-Off Request Form and provide information about the items you would like to donate.
2. University Career Services will review your request based on the Donation Guidelines, current inventory needs, and available storage space.
3. If your donation is approved, University Career Services will contact you to schedule a drop-off date and time.
4. Bring only the approved items to your scheduled donation drop-off.

Submitting a request does not guarantee that a donation will be accepted. Please wait until you receive approval and a confirmed drop-off time before bringing items to campus.

Donation Drop-Off Request Form

In-Kind Gift Documentation & Donor Recognition

Thank you for supporting the Trojan Career Closet and helping provide professional clothing to UA Little Rock students.

In-Kind Gift Documentation

Donors may document accepted donations through UA Little Rock Alumni and Development’s In-Kind Gift Documentation Form. Donors are responsible for providing the estimated value of donated items.

Complete the In-Kind Gift Documentation Form

Donor Recognition

Donors may choose to be recognized for their support of the Trojan Career Closet.

• UA Little Rock alumni may identify their alumni affiliation.
• Donors may choose to be recognized through University Career Services social media.
• Donors may choose to participate in a photo at the time of their donation drop-off.

Participation in recognition and photos is optional.

Questions About Donating to the Trojan Career Closet

Have questions about donating to the Trojan Career Closet? University Career Services is available to assist with general questions about donation guidelines, current donation needs, and the donation process.

Email: [email protected]

Donation drop-offs must be requested and approved in advance. Drop-off appointments cannot be scheduled by email.