Dragon Career Closet

The Career Development Center is proud to announce that we will be launching the Dragon Career Closet in the Fall of 2023. This is an on-campus resource that allows current students to select gently used professional attire for interviews, work, events and other career-building activities free of charge. 

We want students to look as professional and qualified on the outside as they are on the inside, to increase their confidence and decrease their stress. We are beginning to collect professional apparel for these purposes.

How can I participate in supporting the Dragon Career Closet?

You can support the Dragon Career Closet by donating appropriate clothing, purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist, contributing financially, or donating gift cards to local clothing retailers.

Dragon Career Closet accepts donations on campus in Flora Frick Hall 151, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, Minnesota. If you would like to make a clothing donation, stop by our office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and place your items in our donation bin.

What can be donated to the Dragon Career Closet?

All donated items must be freshly laundered and free of holes or stains. Items with any damage, without sizes clearly labeled, or outdated will not be accepted. We are seeking donations of the following business casual or business formal clothing:

  • Trousers, slacks and khakis
  • Work-appropriate skirts and dresses
  • Blouses and button-down shirts
  • Sweaters
  • Sports coats and blazers
  • Ties

What can’t be donated to the Dragon Career Closet?

The Dragon Career Closet provides students with professional interview-ready clothes for educational and employment opportunities. Items we cannot accept include:

  • Items that are stained, ripped, missing buttons/zippers, too-worn, or outdated
  • Casual bottoms – jeans, leggings, shorts, sweatpants, and other athleisure wear
  • Casual tops – T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, low-cut tops
  • Winter gear – jackets, scarves, gloves, hats
  • Shoes of any kind
  • Jewelry and other accessories
  • Bags and purses

Dragon Career Closet Frequently Asked Questions

The Dragon Career Closet allows currently enrolled MSUM students to make an appointment via Handshake to come and select professional clothing for job/internship interviews, career fairs, and networking events. Closet items are donated by faculty, staff, alumni, and other professionals to help reduce the financial costs associated with starting a career as a young professional.

How do I go about getting clothing?

Starting Fall 2023, log in using your StarID and password, then Minnesota State University Moorhead Career Center, then appointments.

Schedule an appointment with the Dragon Career Closet.

Can I see what clothing is available?

We will post the inventory list here and it will be updated bi-weekly.

What sizes are available?

We try to provide a variety of sizes and styles, but due to limited resources, we cannot guarantee the availability of all sizes and styles. To ensure you get priority, submit your request as soon as possible, as availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Do I have to pay?

No, as long as you are a currently enrolled MSUM student, the items are free of charge and do not need to be returned.

What is required to access the Dragon Career Closet?

You must be a currently enrolled MSUM student and schedule an appointment through Handshake.

What are the Dragon Career Closet hours?

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are located in Flora Frick Hall 151, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, Minnesota.

Do MSUM alumni have access to the Dragon Career Closet?

No, the closet is available to currently enrolled MSUM students.

Can I donate?

Absolutely! Dragon Career Closet accepts donations on campus in Flora Frick Hall 151, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, Minnesota on an ongoing basis. If you would like to make a clothing donation, stop by our office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and place your items in our donation bin.

We also accept cash donations, gift cards to local clothing retailers and purchased items from our Amazon wish list.

Gift In-Kind Donation Form

Contact the Dragon Career Closet

Faculty, staff, alumni and friends can support the Dragon Career Closet through clothing donations, gift cards to local clothing retailers, Amazon Wishlist purchases, or financial contributions. Students can schedule an appointment with the Dragon Career Closet via Handshake.

Contact the Career Development Center for more information.