Dietetic Internship Application Information

The application process for dietetic internships is introduced in KNH 103 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics each semester. Further information is provided during advising sessions with your academic advisor as you progress through the program. In-depth information is covered in student nutrition meetings led by the didactic dietetic program director focusing on applications to graduate education programs with supervised practice components. The ACEND-accredited education programs and supervised practice that lead to the registered dietitian examination have requirements set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Students will need to have a master's degree in order to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist after January 1, 2024. For more information see your academic advisor.

A good place to begin looking for information about dietetic internships is the Information for Students page on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic website. You will find a general description of supervised practice programs (dietetic internships) and a list of all programs accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

For information on the application process, consult the ACEND website and click on Dietetic Internship Match Students. Information is available on the centralized application system (DICAS), the applicant’s responsibilities, tips to prepare for DI application, a calendar of deadlines, and an overview of what to expect.

Another part of the application process is applying to D&D Digital to enroll in the computer match system. Application to D&D Digital must be completed at the same time as the internship applications are submitted. There are separate application fees for D&D Digital, the centralized application, and for specific programs.

Graduate programs with supervised practice to select interns for admission. The internship program director submits results of the program’s selection process to D&D Digital. Notification of your match/no match to a program will come from D&D Digital approximately 2 months after the application submission deadline.

Graduate programs with supervised practice provide a minimum of 1000 hours of experience. Internships have concentrations to provide more experience in specific areas of dietetics. They are affiliated with universities, hospitals, health departments or other health/food service organizations.