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’Cats Closet offers students (undergraduate and graduate) access to FREE gently used professional and business casual attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, information sessions and the workplace. Our mission is to eliminate barriers that prevent students from looking and feeling their best as they navigate their internship and job search and enter the professional world.

Attire includes: Suits, blazers, skirts, button-down shirts and blouses, dresses, shoes, ties, sweaters, and more! Formal suits can be limited in the closet, however, students who receive financial aid can apply to the Career Development Fund. Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½s will also have the opportunity to take a selfie headshot with our ring light while visiting 'Cats Closet to use for their LinkedIn and Handshake profiles.

Fall 2024 Hours

• Tuesdays 10-12
• Fridays 12:30-2:30

Sponsor & Donations

NCA is incredibly grateful to our corporate sponsor of ‘Cats Closet, Capital One, whose generosity helps to make this resource available to students. 

Additionally, ’Cats Closet wouldn’t exist without generous donations of new or gently used professional and business casual attire. If you are interested in contributing to ’Cats Closet, we welcome donations of the following items that are clean and in good condition.  

• Suits
• Blazers
• Skirts
• Dress pants
• Business casual pants/khakis
• Button-down shirts and blouses
• Dresses
• Shoes
• Ties/scarves
• Sweaters

You may drop off donations at our main office (620 Lincoln St.) weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FAQ for Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½s

What type of items are available at 'Cats Closet? 

'Cats Closet offers gently used professional attire to all Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ students. Clothing reflecting business formal and business casual dress codes in a range of sizes and gender expressions is available. In addition students can find shoes and some accessories such as brief cases and tote bags. 

How do I visit 'Cats Closet?

‘Cats Closet is a resource provided by Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Career Advancement and is open during the academic year on the ground floor of 630 Lincoln St (NCA Interview Center).  . The entrance is accessible via a ramp at the back of the building. No advance appointments are needed! If you are unable to visit the Closet during those hours or have a more time sensitive request, please email NCA. 

Is 'Cats Closet available to graduate students? 

‘Cats Closet is a resource for currently enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students that are served by the Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Career Advancement office. Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½s in Kellogg, Pritzker and/or Feinberg should reach out to your schools directly about available resources.  

Where do you get your clothes? How can I make a donation?

Our clothes come from generous donations across the Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ and surrounding community – staff, faculty, alumni, employers, and local residents. While anything you pick out from ‘Cats Closet is yours to keep, we always welcome gently used donated items from students as well!