Application Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
- Completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum DPD grade point average of 3.0. Academic work must meet the educational requirements of the didactic program specified by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education programs.
Applicants are rated on a composite of academic ability, personal attributes, applicable experience, and potential for contributing to the field of dietetics, as documented by references, work and volunteer experience, transcripts, and personal statement in the letter of application. Sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, race, creed, national origin, color, or disability influence neither ratings nor accpetance into the program. GRE scores are not required. Applicants must participate in computer matching. Request this material from any ADA approved didactic program or from:
D & D Digital Systems
304 Main Street, Suite 301
Ames, IA 50010-6148
Phone: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
E-mail: dnd@netins.net
Applicants should allow enough time to receive, complete, and submit materials. There is a $50* charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking.
*subject to change. Contact D & D for verification.
A Selection Committee reviews and ranks applicants on the basis of their application packet (described below). Interviews are not conducted.
