Dietetic Internship Application Procedures
Several months prior to graduation, dietetic students may apply to a supervised practice program which may also be referred to as a
Dietetic Internship (DI) or a Pre-professional
Practice Programs (AP4). Application deadlines are typically mid February to commence in late summer of the same year or September to commence in January of the following year. To qualify for placement, the applicant must provide a Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete as described below in Transcript Evaluation/Verification Statement Procedures.
Acceptance into a suprevised practice is highly competitive. Grade Point Average, volunteer or work experience related to dietetics,
extracurricular activities, reference letters, personal statement, and
oral interviews are several of the criteria used in selecting candidates.
Students must prepare early to strengthen their application. A Dietetic Internship application preparation course is offered each fall to assist students with the process. In addition, individual and group advising is provided by the DPD director and faculty.
Following completion of the DI or AP4 program, the candidate is eligible to take
the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Upon passing the exam, the candidate is eligible to become a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association. Detailed information on the process of becoming a Registered Dietitian is available at www.eatright.org