- We are currently accepting applications for the following start dates: January 2025, August 2025 and January 2026.
- The DICAS application portal opens on August 5, 2024 for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 application cycles.
- Spring Applications
- January 15: Priority / Early Decision applicant due date
- February 15: Regular Decision due date (applicants must submit their application by this date)
- March 1: Applicant final notification due date (we will notify applicants of decisions, ie. accepted, waitlisted, rejected, on or before this date)
- March 15: Applicant final decision due date (applicants have until this date to confirm their spot in the program; however, we do allow acceptances earlier than this date)
- March 16 – July 15: NutraCo DI will accept DICAS applications on a rolling basis for any remaining open spots
- Fall Applications
- September 15: Priority / Early Decision applicant due date
- October 15: Regular Decision due date (applicants must submit their applications by this date)
- November 1: Applicant final notification due date (we will notify applicants of decisions, ie. accepted, waitlisted, rejected, on or before this date)
- November 15: Applicant final decision due date (applicants have until this date to confirm their spot in the program; however, we do allow acceptances earlier than this date)
- November 16 – December 15: NutraCo DI will accept DICAS applications on a rolling basis for any remaining open spots
- Please note that applicants may apply and be accepted to the NutraCo Dietetic Internship Program at any time after submitting their DICAS application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and offers may be made earlier than the deadlines listed above.
- If a student needs to defer their start date to the next cohort (August or January), they are able to do so after submitting the deposit.
Application Process – DICAS
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- All applicants must apply through the online centralized internship application, DICAS, accessible at https://portal.dicas.org
- Under “Add Programs” select NutraCo Dietetic Internship to designate your application to our program.
- Complete all sections of the application including: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information and Program Materials (see below).
- Personal Statement – must include answering the following questions in 750 words or less:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career.
- What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
- Why are you a good fit for the NutraCo Dietetic Internship Program?
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges / universities attended, whether a degree was obtained or not.
- Three letters of recommendation, must include name/contact information for each person
- Signed original Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent Statement from the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director.
- Answer all program-specific questions within the DICAS application.
- Rotation sites and preceptors are not required when submitting the DICAS application. NutraCo DI provides assistance with securing rotation sites and preceptors once an applicant is accepted to the program. Each preceptor is required to complete the Preceptor Qualifications Form.
- Once the required information is completed in DICAS, an application fee invoice will be generated to the email address provided. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $80 to NutraCo LLC. Only an ACH Bank Transfer or credit card payment are acceptable.
- DICAS Application Fee: Submit the required fee of $50 for the first application and $25 for each additional application. Contact customer support directly if you need accommodations or assistance at 617-612-2885 or dicasinfo@dicas.org
Graduate School Application (if applicable)
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- Applicants should ideally apply to both the dietetic internship and the preferred graduate school concurrently if applicable. Applicants may apply to one of our affiliated graduate programs listed below, or they may apply to a student-identified graduate program.
- The University of Alabama – MS in Human Nutrition: Apply here
- University of South Florida – MPH Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics: Apply here
- Middle Tennessee State University – MPS Leadership in Nutrition: Apply here
- Rosalind Franklin University – MS online (multiple program options): Apply here
- CUNY Queens College – MS in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences – Nutrition Specialization: Apply here
- West Chester University – MS in Community Nutrition: Apply here
- Graceland University – MS in Nutrition and Human Performance; Apply here
Second Round Instructions
Second round applicants must follow these instructions:
- Apply through DICAS – you may use your original DICAS application and add NutraCo Dietetic Internship as a designated program.
- Be sure all Supporting Materials that are specific to our program are provided, and answer all Supplemental Questions within the DICAS application. This includes the Personal Statement and Letters of Recommendation.
- It is highly recommended (but not required) to obtain at least one preceptor and submit the completed Preceptor Qualifications Form.
- Pay the $80 non-refundable application fee by ACH transfer or credit card.
- Once your application is received, NutraCo DI may choose to conduct either a phone or video platform interview.
- You will be notified of our decision to offer you a spot in our program either by phone or email, using the information provided in the DICAS application. You will not be notified if you are not offered a spot.
- If you do not accept our offer immediately, your spot is not guaranteed.
- Contact the Program Director, Dawn Hershey at dhershey@nutraco.com, for additional information.
After acceptance to the NutraCo Dietetic Internship program, you will receive an email with instructions on the next steps required to confirm your spot in the program.
To be submitted immediately upon acceptance to the DI program, as applicable:
- Submit an original Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent from the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director.
- Submit final official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Submit acceptance letter to graduate school, if applicable.
- For any students accepted to graduate school, submit a signed FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Release Form, or comparable document (to be provided by the graduate program). The form must be submitted to both the graduate degree program (upon acceptance to graduate school) and to NutraCo DI.
- Submit additional forms of identity such as close-up photo and driver’s license.
- Interns accepted to our program will be charged a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 to be paid within 5 business days of accepting a spot in our program. Payment of this fee reserves your spot in the program.
To be completed/submitted prior to starting supervised practice rotations:
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- Complete the following with Adam Safeguard:
- Background Check (verification of identity)
- Urine Drug Screening
- Complete compliance tracking for medical clearance through SentryMD.
- Program Policy related to COVID-19 vaccination: NutraCo Dietetic Internship utilizes the policies of the supervised practice sites. Interns may be required to show evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination as most supervised practice sites do require interns to have this vaccination; otherwise, they may not be able to complete the program.
- Submit proof of health insurance and professional liability insurance.
- Submit a copy of your Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics student membership; must be valid for the time you will be completing supervised practice rotations.
- Full tuition must be paid prior to starting supervised practice rotations unless otherwise approved by the DI team.
