The Closet

The Closet policies

As of 08/10/2026

Clothes, Diapers and Equipment

To help a ND student meet the costs of pregnancy and parenting, the FRC operates “The Closet”. Within The Closet, the items are free of charge including but are not limited to: maternity clothes, infant toddler/clothing, diaper/wipe bank and other miscellaneous items necessary to raise a newborn or child. The Closet is a service to help ND’s pregnant and parenting students make their budget go a little farther.

In order to help as many students and student-families as possible, the following items are offered in limited quantities:

Diapers and Wipes: Every month during the academic year, a ND student-family may be eligible to receive up to two free packages of diapers and wipes per child (Note: the diapers distributed should normally cover a week worth of customary need), depending on the child's age. There is a card kept on file in the FRC to track diaper dispensing. There will be one card per child. Unused diapers may not be carried over. FRC student-families with two enrolled ND students are considered as one FRC student-family. If your child is eligible to receive more than one packet of diapers per month, a minimum of five business days is required before picking up the second free package of diapers and wipes. Given the quantity of wipes per package, it is preferred that a minumum of ten business days is required before next package of wipes is distributed. Lastly, please note that the size of the diaper/pullup requested wil be distributed according to the child's age (i.e., a student-family with an infant child is not eligible to receive size 5 diapers). This program takes place during the academic year (September to April).
Maternity Clothes: Pregnant ND students and spouses may select up to five outfits from the clothing exchange per month.
Infant/Children Clothing (up to size 4T with some limited 5T). Students may select up to eight outfits per month. Only the size needed should be taken. Do not take larger sizes for use later.
Miscellaneous (e.g., baby bathtub, blankets, larger toys, books) with a limit of four items per month.
On a limited basis, gently used baby furniture, pack and plays, high chairs and strollers may be available. There is a limit of one item per month.

To participate in this program, the ND student must be currently enrolled with a netID.

Application process for The Closet Program

Ocassionally, a student-parent may need assistance for items not currently provided or on hand in The Closet. Starting in July 2026, the FRC no longer automatically provides new cribs, car seats, bassinetts, etc. to student-parents. For financial support for these items, pregnant and parenting students are encouraged first to contact local resources, such as the Women’s Care Center for assistance before applying for The Closet Program funds. To request funding for items from the Closet Program (e.g, car seats, cribs, baby equpment, winter clothing) please complete this form.

Please note that this form must be completed by the ND student. To learn more about services for Notre Dame student families visit frc.nd.edu. In order to attend to those student-families in most need, The Closet fund prioritizes financial assistance, with particular concern for undergraduate and international students.

Funding for The Closet Program relies on monetary donations and gifts-in-kind to keep The Closet running including the PPSA and ND Day funds. The Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance Fund (PPSA) is made possible through individual donations and through the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity. We are grateful for their generosity and for the ability to assist your family.

The FRC respectfully requests that when a student no longer needs an item or is moving from the area after graduation, that item is returned to the FRC.

Failure to comply with these policies could result in loss of FRC privileges or referral to the Office of Community Standards.