About Us

Bridging the Gap Between Waste and Need — One Campus at a Time

Why We Exist

College Liquidation was created to solve a problem we could no longer ignore:
  • Student clubs are underfunded, struggling to raise money or make an impact
  • Over 92 billion garments are wasted globally every year, ending up in landfills
  • Over 20 million U.S. college students face affordability barriers and limited access to essential goods.
As a nonprofit, we asked:
  • What if we could connect all three problems to create one powerful solution?
  • What if waste could fund equity?
  • And what if students could lead the way?
So we listened. We tested. We built something new.

What We Do

College Liquidation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings name-brand, high-quality goods to students at deep discounts through a two-part model:

On-Campus Pop-Ups

Our flagship experience. These limited-time events are run in partnership with:

  • Student volunteers
  • CLX campus chapters
  • Greek organizations and RSOs
  • Local businesses and nonprofit partners

They deliver up to 75% off apparel, accessories, and essentials, while raising funds for student clubs, creating job experience, and fostering dignity through access. Pop-ups are about more than deals — they’re community-building, impact-driving activations that transform campuses.

Online Store

Our online platform extends access to students who can’t make it to events — or who want to support the mission year-round.

  • 30–50% off real merchandise
  • Mission-aligned shopping experiences
  • Opportunities to give back or join Drip+ for deeper perks

The online store fuels sustainability and allows the nonprofit to operate consistently, even between events — but we’re careful not to let it replace the campus experience.

Why Students Asked for This

Before Drip+ or even our first full-scale activation, we kept hearing the same things:

  • I’d support this monthly if I got early access.
  • Can you help our club fundraise too?
  • Why aren’t these brands here more often?
  • I just want to feel good in what I wear without breaking the bank.

College Liquidation was built in response.

Every decision — from pricing tiers to product sourcing to distribution — was shaped by direct student feedback, real student needs, and a desire to build something they could be proud of.

Why It Works

We connect the dots:

  • Waste → Opportunity
  • Understocked students → Overstocked suppliers
  • Pop-up scarcity → Online consistency
  • Donations + discounts → Long-term equity
  • And we do it all while empowering the very people we serve — students — to help lead the movement, expand the reach, and build the future.