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Dietetic Policies and Procedures

Students are encouraged to become student-level members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Miami University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). Student membership benefits include eligibility for AND scholarships and access to valuable student resources for application to graduate programs and ACEND-accredited supervised practice, the Evidence Analysis Library and Tutorial, and other student-level educational resources.

Grade Policy

The Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Grade Policy students must earn a 2.0 or higher GPA based on the required courses.

Repeating Courses

The undergraduate course repeat policy can be found in the Registration (Undergraduate) section of the Student Handbook. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an advisor to determine whether repeating a course is advisable. Repeating a course may have an impact on financial aid, insurance, entrance to professional schools, participation in athletics, immigration status, and other matters. Occasionally, students may need to repeat a course because of a low grade. We encourage students to limit the number of classes they repeat.

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Monitoring Policy

Students who are in the Miami University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must meet all the requirements for earning a Verification Statement and all university requirements for a degree completion requirement. Students who do not meet the program requirements with a 75% or above on KRDN assignments may redo the assignment to earn the required minimum grade.

Students will be retained in the Miami DPD program provided the following retention criteria below are met each semester. If not met, they would move to a remediation plan.

DPD Retention Procedures and Policy

Completion of all required courses outlined on the 124 credits Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum for a Nutrition major with a Dietetic concentration according to the Miami University policies and procedures. Completion of all required courses outlined on the 124 credits Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum for a Nutrition major with a Dietetic concentration according to the Miami University policy and procedures. The time to completion of an undergraduate degree is four years with a time limit of 10 years as listed in the Miami Bulletin.

The DPD Director monitors, along with the academic advisors, all DPD student grades at the end of each semester to verify adherence to retention requirements. Students are allowed to redo the KRDN assignments as needed to meet (75% or higher) retention criteria.

Students with minimal chances of success in the program will be counseled into alternative academic and career paths. For those students identified as having potential to be successful in the program, a remediation plan will be developed with their advisor.

DPD Assessment of Student Learning and Remediation Procedure and Policy

As an ACEND accredited Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD), it is expected that students will meet each of the 2022 ACEND knowledge requirements.

Students must earn 75% or higher on all KRDN learning activities to earn a DPD Verification Statement. When a student does not meet the KRDNs at the expected level, the student must meet with the course faculty to discuss appropriate remediation to earn a 75% or higher on that assessment before the end of the course each semester. Faculty for each required DPD course will determine the appropriate course-specific remediation approach to use to support student achievement of this requirement. Remediation may not result in a change in grade, but will successfully fulfill the requirement for the DPD Verification Statement. The original grade earned for the activity may stand depending on the faculty member's class policy stated in the syllabus.

It is a goal of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) to retain all students for successful completion of the program and to provide students with the necessary support and services to ensure success in completing the program.

Tutoring is available to all Miami University students across a variety of subjects. Additional information is available at the Rinella Learning Center.

Academic Honesty

The Dietetics Program follows Miami University policies and procedures regarding academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is defined by Miami University as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work. The Miami University Academic Honesty Policy is as follows:

The rights and rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are the heart of the intellectual integrity of the University. Students are expected to behave honestly in their learning and in their behavior outside of classroom. Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty undermine the value of a Miami education for everyone, and especially for the person who cheats. Misunderstanding of the appropriate academic conduct in a particular situation, he or she should consult with the instructor in the course, the department chair/program director, or the academic dean in appropriate division in order to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Code of Ethics

The Miami University Dietetics Concentration promotes and includes the AND Code of Ethics in course content as a part of its established student learning goals.

DPD Program Probation and Dismissal 

Students, who have been placed on major probation for at least one semester without showing academic progress, may be placed on Program Dismissal.

DPD Student Support Systems

Miami student support systems include academic advising, disability services and centers for learning and success. Students have access to health services, counseling, and financial aid resource information online and on campus.

DPD Course Withdrawal and Refund Tuition

When a student withdraws from courses at Miami University, the tuition and other course fees will be refunded according to the One Stop schedule.

Canvas Organizational Site

Students are provided access to the Canvas Nutrition and Dietetic Organizational site for students. This site provides valuable information relevant to students; including advice on academic success, the student handbook and the AND Code of Ethics, encouragement to join the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as providing students the opportunity to communicate with other students and faculty.

This resource provides extensive information on the process of applying for graduate programs and accredited supervised practice programs. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director maintains the Canvas organizational site with input from faculty.

Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND)

Miami University has a very active Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). Active membership in this University recognized club is highly encouraged, as participating students gain valuable leadership, networking and volunteer experience that can be helpful when applying for dietetic graduate programs and accredited supervised practice program. SAND maintains a website that includes meeting information and volunteer opportunities. Students of all academic standings are encouraged to run for SAND leadership positions.