General Admission Applications are due January 1, 2026.
Students must accept or deny their placement in the 缅北禁地 DI in writing via email by March 15, 2026.
General Admission Qualification requirements include:
Completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD Program (with a valid DPD Verification Statement dated 2019 or after) OR currently enrolled in an ACEND-accredited DPD program with plans to complete by August 2026. The DPD Verification Statement must be submitted before the applicant can begin the internship.
In addition, applicants must
- Have a DPD GPA and overall GPA of 3.0 or greater out of 4.0, with a grade of C or higher in all DPD science and DPD professional courses
- Submit a completed application via .
- Please upload your personal statement. (1000-word maximum)听
Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:- Why are you interested in 缅北禁地?
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for the dietetic internship and your career.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses, or areas needing improvement?听
- Transcript(s)
- Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended can be uploaded to DICAS
- DPD Course List听or Verification Statement
- DPD Course List or DPD Verification Statement must be included in your application. A DPD Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited DPD must be submitted before the applicant can begin the internship.
- Recommendations
- Submit two letters of recommendation from a DPD Director or an Advisor (if not possible, an additional Professor would be acceptable) and a Professor or an RD supervisor (preferred)
- Application fee
A non-refundable application fee of $60 will be billed to you by mid-January. The application fee can be waived if you attend a 缅北禁地 Dietetic Internship Open House.
- TOEFL scores, for international students only (can be waived if student earned degree in U.S.)
- Additional information
- Failure to maintain academic and graduation requirements will compromise Internship placement.
- Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
- GRE scores may be submitted but are not required.
- Applicants will be notified on or before March 1, 2026.
- Students selected through the General admission process are accepted into the 缅北禁地 Dietetic Internship for the year immediately after completing their DPD requirements. If your DPD verification statement is > 7 years old, please contact the DI Director to discuss your application.
- Students will be required to complete and pass a urine drug screen and background check prior to beginning the program.
- Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Overall and DPD GPA, grades for coursework in the professional area, sciences, behavioral and social sciences, and communication courses
- Quality of recommendation letters
- Quality of personal statement
- Quality and quantity of work and volunteer experience in the field
- Other extracurricular and volunteer activities, leadership, and honors/awards
Contact Information
Cathie Ostrowski
Martin Hall, Suite 132
(919) 760-8419
ostrowsk@meredith.edu
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The Internship Program in Nutrition and Dietetics is currently granted accredited status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606 | (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400