Applying Through the Early Decision Process
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Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible to apply through the early decision process provided they meet all other admissions requirements.
Current Texas State undergraduate students in good standing in the dietetics track
Current Texas State graduate students in good standing in the master of science in human nutrition program
Texas State alumni who graduated from the undergraduate dietetics track or the master of science in human nutrition program within the last five years
Non-Texas State students who are applying for the master of science in human nutrition program by the January 15th deadline for the fall semester
Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater on 4.0 scale is required of applicants.
Application Instructions
If you are eligible to apply through the early decision process, you do not need to complete the DICAS application and D&D Digital computer match. The process to apply as early decision is outlined below.
Step 1. Submit the DI application materials by January 15th.
Please complete the Dietetic Internship application through the Graduate College website. Select "Dietetic Internship/Human Nutrition" as your program of study.
If you are also applying for admission to the MSHN, you will need to complete two applications within the Graduate college system: 1) an application for admission to the Dietetic Internship and 2) an application for admission to the MSHN.
Please note: when completing the application for the Dietetic Internship, you will confirm that you understand the DI is a non-degree seeking program and that you will be enrolled as a non-degree seeking student. If you are applying for admission to the MSHN program or are already enrolled, your status will be updated to degree-seeking once the admissions process is complete.
The following materials will be required for your application to the dietetic internship and will be submitted via the Graduate College website:
- Copies of official transcripts
- Official transcripts, submitted directly from your institution, will be required only after you are admitted.
- You will need to enter your calculated DPD GPA. For information about how to calculate this, contact your DPD Director.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Ideally, one of these letters focuses on your academic performance and qualifications and the other focuses on your professional experience and qualifications.
- A third, academically-focused letter will be required if you are simultaneously applying to the MSHN program.
- A copy of your DPD verification statement or intent to complete
- The verification statement and intent to complete forms are issued by your DPD Director. Contact the institution where you completed your DPD coursework to obtain these documents. If you completed your DPD coursework at Texas State, this person is Mrs. Yoens.
- The official, hard copy verification statement will be required after you are admitted.
- Your current one-page resume
- Answers to the following questions (entered directly into the Graduate College application system).
- Why do you want to be a dietitian?
- Describe specific populations you feel have the greatest need for nutrition intervention (your answer may include age, ethnicity, gender, life stage, etc.). In what way do your professional goals intersect with these needs?
- What strengths do you bring to the practice of dietetics?
- In what areas do you feel you need to improve in order to effectively practice dietetics?
- Credit/debit card information for the nonrefundable application fee.
- The Dietetic Internship application fee is $70 for US applicants, $110 for applicants with international transcripts.
To submit these materials, please follow the application instructions on the Graduate College website.
Note: this application does not have to be completed in one sitting. You can log in as many times as you need. You can also complete the application for the Dietetic Internship at the same time as you complete the application for the MS in Human Nutrition.
All application materials must be received by the application deadline of January 15.
Step 2. Submit the MS in Human Nutrition application materials by January 15th.
Complete the MS in Human Nutrition application through the Graduate College website. Select "Nutrition: Human Nutrition (MS)" as your program of study. Please follow all application instructions provided on this website. You will need to complete a separate personal statement, an additional letter of recommendation, and upload copies of your official transcripts for this application.
Current MS in Human Nutrition students are eligible to apply as early decision to the Dietetic Internship and do not need to complete a new application to the MS in Human Nutrition.
Step 3. Prepare for a potential interview.
Early decision applicants may be called by the DI Director for an interview between January 15th and February 1. Interviews will be scheduled in advance.
Step 4. Receive notification by February 1.
All early decision admissions decisions will be communicated by February 1 to give applicants who were not selected time to apply for other internships through the DICAS system.
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Mailing Address
Dietetic Internship
Texas State University
School of Family & Consumer Sciences
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Physical Address
School of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)
245 West Sessom Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666