RAMS Career Closet
ATTENTION:
Fall 2024 Hours:
Monday from 12-7 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 12-4 p.m.
Friday from 12-3 p.m.
Hours may vary during breaks.
The Student Resource Center will be open the week of Thanksgiving as follows:
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12-7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 12-4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, November 28, 20224 and Friday, November 29, 2024 - CLOSED
UPDATE:
The last day of operation for the Student Resource Center for Fall 2024 is Monday, December 2, 2024.
If a student needs access to the Student Resource Center from December 2 until December 23, 2024, please email wssuhelpinghands@wssu.edu to coordinate a time during regular business hours to visit the SRC.
NOTE: WSSU is closed from December 24, 2024 through January 2, 2025 at which time the University will reopen. Access to the SRC is not available during this time.
The SRC will reopen for operation on Thursday, January 23, 2024.
If a student needs access to the Student Resource Center from January 2, 2025 until January 23, 2025, please email wssuhelpinghands@wssu.edu.
The Career Closet provides students with business and casual clothes for interviews, career fairs, formal events, or any career-related functions, both on and off campus. The Career Closet is available to all Winston-Salem State University students seeking to expand their professional wardrobe. These items, donated by faculty, staff, alumni, families, community members or businesses, enable students to make the best possible impression and feel confident during a professional meeting.
Donald Julian Reeves (DJR) Student Activities Center, 2nd floor, Room 202
Hours of operation are listed above. Hours may vary during the breaks.
Students Seeking Professional Attire
Students are encouraged to stop by the The Allegacy Federal Credit Union Student Resource Center at Winston-Salem State University to look through the many options at a pace that best suits them in a zero pressure, judgment free zone. Need help finding items? Staff are available to assist. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and specific items may not be available. Common clothing closet items include:
- Belts
- Blazers
- Blouses
- Dresses
- Dress Pants
- Jewelry
- Handbags
- Dress Shirts
- Professional Footwear
- Slacks
- Suits
- Neck Ties
Check out our Dress for Success page and CareerSpots videos.
Clothing Questions?
Please visit the following links to gain more information related to your professional attire needs!
- How to Dry Clean at Home
- What is the Difference Between Business Casual and Business Formal?
- How to Find a Blazer that Fits (men’s styles)
- How to Find a Blazer that Fits (women’s styles)
- COVID-19 and Shifts in Professional Dress
- Critical Reflections on Professional Dress Standards – ACPA
- Complete the Student Resource Center User Form ("Register now!" QR code below).
Student Resource Center Information 
- Participate in a mandatory orientation and receive your punch card.
- Bring your The Allegacy Federal Credit Union Student Resource Center at Winston-Salem State University Punch Card when visiting the Career Closet. Currently enrolled WSSU students can take up to 6 individual apparel items (i.e., 1 pants, 3 ties and 1 shirt or 2 blouses, 1 dress and a of pair shoes) per semester or 1 suit or jacket maximum per visit. The clothes you take are yours to keep, free of charge. The Career Closet is staffed by WSSU student workers and volunteers, during regular hours of operation.
We encourage you to review the Clothing Closet guidelines prior to your visit to ensure a smooth and positive experience. Our staff can answer any questions you have once you arrive.
The guidelines are as follows:
- Visitors can select up to six items to keep per visit (maximum of one suit or jacket per visit)
- The Allegacy Federal Credit Union Student Resource Center at Winston-Salem State University volunteers will help assist all visitors
- Visitors can take their time, there is no time limit per visit or pressure
- Visitors should not put the clothes away; instead, they should return them to volunteer working in the SRC
- Our SRC volunteers will put the clothes away to ensure the closet is properly organized and neat
Donations
Appropriate items for donation include business suits, blazers, dress shirts, blouses, professional slacks, skirts, and ties. Items need to be appropriate for career fairs, interviews, and professional work environments. All donation items must be cleaned appropriately. Items with any damages and items without sizes clearly labeled will not be accepted. Damaged or dirty clothing items and items without sizes clearly labeled will not be accepted.
Hours of operation are listed above. Hours may vary during breaks.
Donations may be dropped off at the The Allegacy Federal Credit Union Student Resource Center at Winston-Salem State University, which is in the Donald Julian Reeves Center, Room 202. The dates and times for delivery are during the operating hours listed above. We will also make available a Notification of Gift Form for tax purposes, as well as a Career Closet valuation guide.
Winston-Salem State University
The Allegacy Federal Credit Union Student Resource Center at Winston-Salem State University
Donald Julian Reeves Student Activities Center, Room 202
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Donations are tax deductible, and a receipt will be provided upon request. The donor is responsible for determining the value of their donation.
Financial Support
While the Career Closet relies primarily on donations of appropriate clothing, financial support enables the Career Development Services department to purchase items that are in greatest demand. Monetary donations will be managed through CDS Career Closet Foundation.
To donate, please visit WSSU Donate Now page, click on Donate Now, go to Department-Operations tab and select “CDS Career Closet”.
For information regarding our closet and how you can contribute, please contact us at wssuhelpinghands@wssu.edu. Thank for your contributions!
