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See the "How to Apply" page of the Ph.D./DI program for other application requirements, including how to apply to the Graduate School and DICAS and register for computer matching. Additionally, follow us on Instagram for more information, reminders, and tips on the application process! https://instagram.com/ugadawgdi

The deadline for completed applications for the combined dietetics internship and Ph.D. program is December 10th, 5 PM EST. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Please review the application form and have the required information available before you begin. You may wish to compose your longer responses in advance and paste or upload them into the application. This will prevent your session from timing out.

First Name

Last Name

For email, do not use a school account that will be disabled when you graduate. Email is used to communicate important information about your application. Be sure to check your email often.

Phone Number

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country (if international student)

If different from above, enter your permanent address for summer mailings

Degree Interest PhD/DI - Fall term start ONLYMS/DI - Fall term start ONLY

I will enter the D&D Digital Systems computer matching process for your Dietetic Internship Program NoYes - All application materials must be received by December 10th by 5 pm EST.

MS/DI and PhD/DI applicants must enter the D & D Digital Systems computer matching process for the Dietetic Internship Program. Please upload a “Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree” or a “Verification Statement” from the university where you completed your dietetics coursework with this application. Your Program Director can access the forms on the ACEND website.

Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree Form

Declaration of Intent / Verification Statement

List colleges/universities attended, most recent first

Name of Institution

City, State, Country

Dates Attended

Degree Earned

(ex. Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Major

GPA

Name of Institution (2)

City, State, Country (2)

Dates Attended (2)

Degree Earned (2)

(ex. Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Major (2)

GPA (2)

Name of Institution (3)

City, State, Country (3)

Dates Attended (3)

Degree Earned (3)

(ex. Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Major (3)

GPA (3)

GRE scores (taken within past 5 years). Effective for the Fall 2024 application cycle, the department no longer requires GRE scores. However, we encourage students to take the test and submit scores.

Verbal

Quantitative

Analytical

Total (V&Q)

Grades- Applicants must have completed chemistry, and either biochemistry or physiology with a minimum grade of C.

Biology

General (inorganic) Chemistry Semester 1

General (inorganic) Chemistry Semester 2

General Chemistry Lab

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Physiology

Honors and other evidence of scholarship (brief summary)

Areas of professional and/or research interest. You can multi-select from this list by holding CTRL while clicking. (Limit 3)

List the faculty that you would like to be your advisor. View Directory.

Note: These faculty do not currently serve as Advisors (so do not select them): Brigman, Cotwright, Hall, Housley, Laing, Rogers, Shieh, Short, Vickery.

First Preference

Second Preference

Third Preference

Briefly summarize work or volunteer experience in foods, nutrition, or related areas.

If you wish to be considered for an assistantship, list your qualifications for a teaching or research assistant position. (Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for assistantships).

Teaching-related experience (preference given to those with degrees in foods and nutrition)

Research-related experience

For international applicants only. The department requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

TOEFL Score

IELTS Score

For the following entries, you may attach a file or type into the box below.

Statement of Purpose (PDF or Word)

Statement of Purpose: Describe 1. Objective in graduate work 2. Career goals (MS 1 page, PhD 2 pages maximum single spaced)

Resume or CV (PDF or Word)

Resume or CV