Truman’s Closet

What is Truman's Closet?

Truman’s Closet offers Mizzou and MU Health Care students, staff, and faculty a way to borrow professional and business attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. Clothing can affect one’s confidence and how they are perceived by others. There are times, such as interviews, where the first impression is everything.

We want to provide the MU community with the resources to make a great first impression without worrying about the cost of these clothes. Access to this attire is an essential resource that opens the doors for professional opportunities.

Location

Hitt Street Parking Structure (enter off of Elm Street)
299 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO 65211

Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon-2 p.m.

Last open day of the semester: Sunday, May 17

Both Tiger Pantry and Truman’s Closet will be open during these hours of operation. Any immediate needs for food assistance can be directed directly to pantry.director@missouri.edu.

Changing rooms are available to try on clothing.

Commonly Asked Questions

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    Who is eligible to borrow from Truman's Closet?

    Any MU Health Care or Mizzou student, staff, or faculty with a valid University ID is eligible to borrow from Truman’s Closet! We recommend checking out clothing at least one week in advance of when you need it to ensure you find something that works for you and the occasion.

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    What services are available?

    Truman’s Closet offers the following:

    • Business and professional attire rentals. Have a job interview or class presentation coming up or need workplace attire? Truman’s Closet has a variety of professional and business attire items in an array of sizes available to rent free of charge. Selection included everything from suits to dresses to dress shirts and blouses to accessories like ties.
    • Cap and Gown rentals. Need a cap and gown to wear to graduation? Cap and gowns can be rented free of charge through Truman’s Closet.
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    Where can I bring donations if I have them?

    Truman’s Closet is always accepting donations of business attire, winter coats, and caps and gowns. Any donations from suits and slacks to heels and dresses is greatly appreciated at any time. Donations can be dropped off at Truman’s Closet (299 Hitt Street) during hours of operation on the homepage. To ensure our selection is as inclusive as possible, Truman’s Closet is also always looking to fill the gaps in our inventory through purchases made possible by the Truman’s Closet gift account.

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Truman’s Closet Regalia Rentals

Each semester, Truman’s Closet offers regalia rentals to the public including, but not limited to, caps, a variety of gowns and hoods.

Fall regalia rentals are now closed. Regalia must be returned within two weeks of checkout during business hours. If you are unable to return items within that time frame, Truman’s Closet will assist in making alternative arrangements.

Graduates have the option to keep their cap this semester instead of renting it.

We look forward to helping you celebrate these unforgettable moments in style.

Student graduating in cap and gown.