Application Process

There is a national application process that is made available through The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  The process is completed twice each year as follows:

Apply

Notification of Applicants

Begin Program

September

November

January or February

February

April

July - September


There are approximately 2500 openings offered by 250 Dietetic Internship programs.  Some programs provide a stipend, many charge tuition ranging from $2,500 to $8,000+.  Each program is unique and applicants should explore a variety of programs, then apply to those which best meet interests and needs.

Dietetic Internships provide:

  1. 1200 hours (minimum) supervised practice experience.
  2. Include:  Management, clinical nutrition and community nutrition
  3. Some are combined with graduate work and lead to a Master's degree.

Competition for post-baccalaureate supervised practice programs is keen and approximately 50% of applicants nationwide do not receive appointments. It is essential that, beginning early in your dietetics course work, you plan to develop a strong record of academic progress, experiences and relationships that will support a successful application. Although programs have a varying selection criteria, successful applicants usually have a 3.0 GPA, more than one year of paid work experience in dietetics, and strong recommendations from employers and faculty.  In addition, they are willing to relocate, take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and apply to numerous programs.

Information For:

current students
faculty and staff		 parents
alumni		 high school students
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