Come Visit the Closet!

Spring 2025 walk-in hours: Mondays 10am–12pm; Tuesdays, 12–3pm; Thursdays, 11–2pm; Fridays, 1–4pm; and by appointment through Friday, May 9

Donation Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in donating to the Career Clothing Closet!

Alumni, students and their families, community members, faculty, and staff looking for a creative way to support students are encouraged to donate to the Closet. Please review our donation guidelines today.

Location: CLS, John Chrystal Center, 1103 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112
Hours for Donations: 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday
Email: career@grinnell.edu
Phone: 641-269-4940

Students:
Plan Your Visit

People come in all shapes and sizes and so do clothes. Most of the items in the Closet are grouped by color/type, not size. We encourage you to know your sizes for professional attire before your visit. Consult our sizing guide for more information.

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Phone
(641) 269-4940
Address

John Chrystal Center
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112

Hours

Monday 8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
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