MTSU Career Closet seeking donations to replenish popular student resource

By Jordan Reining

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As Middle Tennessee State University students prepare for job interviews and career fairs after securing or on their way to securing their degrees, the Career Closet literally has them covered.

A part of MTSU’s Career Development Center located in Room 327 of the Keathley University Center, the Career Closet provides clean, professional clothing for students at no cost.

This signage directs Middle Tennessee State University students to the Career Closet in room 327 of the Keathley University Center on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The resource provides clean, professional clothing for students at no cost for job interviews, career fairs and to help them get started in their professional careers. (MTSU photo by Jordan Reining)

With the help of the Career Closet, Middle Tennessee State University students can create one complete outfit per semester at no cost. The Closet has mirrors and a fitting room to ensure students are satisfied with their professional attire. Donations can be dropped off at the location in room 327 of Keathley University Center on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (MTSU photo by Jordan Reining)

The closet, which has grown increasingly popular and now needs replenishing, is accepting donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Donations are accepted year-round, but due to high demand, the closet needs donations to help students through the end of the spring semester.

Beka Moore, director, Career Development Center — Beka Moore

“The Career Closet is important because it allows students to have access to professional clothes for free,” said Beka Moore, director of the Career Development Center. “We want students to be able to present themselves as professionals.”

All clothing items must be business appropriate, clean and pressed.

High-need items include women’s blazers and blouses (sizes 6-18) and men’s jackets and pants (medium and large).

The Career Closet has been operating since 2013 to provide students with business attire to get them started. For more information about the Career Closet, visit the webpage or contact Kim Collins at kim.collins@mtsu.edu or call 615-898-5467.

For more information about the Career Development Center, visit https://www.mtsu.edu/career/.

Off-campus visitors wishing to drop off donations can obtain a temporary permit from the Parking and Transportation Services office at 205 City View Drive or pay by plate by visiting this webpage, https://bit.ly/mtvisitorparking, and clicking the appropriate link under “Visitor Parking.” Visitor permits are $2 per day.

A campus parking map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking and more information is available at https://mtsu.edu/parking/.

— Jordan Reining (Jordan.Reining@mtsu.edu)