Become an Ambassador for the UPWC Today!
Ready to make a real impact on campus? We're recruiting faculty and staff ambassadors for the UMass Professional Wardrobe Closet, and we want YOU.
Here's the deal: Too many talented students let financial barriers hold them back from interviews, internships, and career events. Our Wardrobe Closet changes that by providing free professional clothing but only if students know about it. That's where you come in.
Become an Ambassador
What ambassadors do:
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Refer students who could benefit from the wardrobe closet
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Share information with colleagues and staff who support students (advisors, career services, residence life, faculty, etc.)
Why your support matters:
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Directly helps students access professional attire they may not otherwise be able to afford
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Boosts student confidence and career readiness
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Promotes sustainability by reusing quality clothing
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Strengthens the campus community by connecting services and supports
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UMass Amherst remains committed to promoting student success via innovative approaches for supporting our students. The goal of the “Suit Up for Success” campaign is to evolve UMass's Professional Wardrobe Closet into a sustainable resource meant to promote professional development practices for all UMass students. UMass cannot make this initiative a success without staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who are generous enough to open their hearts—and closets—to our young emerging professionals.
Drop-Off Location & After-Hours
We encourage the UMass Amherst community to drop off any new and/or gently used business casual or professional attire at the Goodell 451 or Goodell 563. Donations can also be dropped in the after-hours box in Isenberg 101 at any time. A member of the closet team can be available to receive donations by appointment and fill out a tax receipt.
What we gladly accept
- Business casual and professional attire (all sizes & styles)
- Professional shoes, including dress shoes, flats, and heels
- We have a special need for larger sizes and a variety of styles
- Excess garment bags and clothing racks
Items we cannot accept
- Undergarments such as underwear, undershirts, bras/bralettes, and/or socks
- Items with stains, rips, or holes
- Damaged or excessively worn items
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact @email. Thank you for supporting UMass students and contributing to a more sustainable and equitable campus community.