Application Process for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Applying to the Andrews University Dietetic Internship 2025-2026 (Plant-Based Focus) is a 3 step process:

Step #1 - Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) Application

Step #2 - Information & Application Fee For Andrews University D.I.

Step #3   - Graduate Degree: enroll in a graduate degree, be in the process of completing a Graduate degree, or have previously completed a graduate degree by the time the internship has started

Early Admission/Dual Enrollment Opportunity

Apply and recieve acceptance to the online MS in Nutrition and Wellness program for dual enrollment (enroll in MS in senior year of undergrad or start MS if undergrad degree completed). Accepted enrollment into Andrew's MS program will guarantee admission into the Dietetic Internship.

Email DI Director, Professor Sherri Isaak, at isaak@andrews.edu

STEP #1: DICAS APPLICATION

DICAS Application Deadline is February 15, 2025

• Our program participates in the online DICAS (Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System). Please email DICASinfo@DICAS.org with any questions regarding its process. Our application will open August 5, 2024.

• To access DICAS please visit https://dicas.liaisoncas.com/applicant The online application MUST be completed by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time on February 15, 2025.

• DICAS Application Fee: $50.00 for the first application submitted, and $25.00 for each additional application. 

• AU Internship Fee: $50.00 (see Step #2 for fee information). Make check or money order out to Andrews University and include your name. Waviers available by contacting the DI director at isaak@andrews.edu

• Application: Please be sure you have fully completed your DICAS application.

Reference Letters:

• When completing the DICAS application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an email address) for all three references*. This will trigger an email message requesting completion of a reference form to be sent to the provided email. The form will be completed online.

Required References:

• One reference from a teacher (preferably the applicant's Didactic Program (DP) director)
• One reference from a work supervisor
• One reference from another teacher, work supervisor, or an RD

Personal Statements: 

Applicants through DICAS will be required to submit a personal statement. This statement should include items such as;

• Goals (short and long term) and how you developed them; experiences, interests, responsibilities and mentors who have guided your development should be mentioned.
• Strengths developed through expereinces you've had which you can offer the internship as well as areas you would like to improve.
• Reasons you would like to be part of Andrews University's Dietetic Internship Program specifically.

All applications are screened for completeness and presentation, GPA, work experience, community involvement, references and personal letter.

Applicants are ranked by the Andrews University Dietetic selection committee. Many internship sites require a separate interview in order to be accepted at their internship site, however, for the Andrews University Dietetic Internship applicants may be contacted for a phone interview, if needed. If you haven't been contacted for an interview, please email diprogram@andrews.edu.

Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to (or as directed on DICAS website):

DICAS - Transcript Department
PO Box 9118
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472

Verification Statements:

• All applicants must submit an original signed verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program indicating that all required coursework has been completed.
• Students currently enrolled in classes must submit a "Declaration of Intent" listing courses in progress, then supply signed verification statements and final transcripts after graduation to AU DI prior to the start of the internship.
• Graduates from dietetic programs should submit their verification statements only. No "Declaration of Intent" is required.
• DPD Verification Statement must be within 3 years, preferred, or 5 years if DTR credential has been obtained. We will also consider those that have a DPD verification statement older than 3 years, if the applicant has retaken MNT and MNT lab recently. The DPD Verification Statement must be dated before the date of entrance into the internship.

Courses Included in Calculating GPA:

DP GPA: All Nutrition courses and Management and Organization, Human resources and Marketing courses. 

Science GPA: Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Introduction to Chemistry and Microbiology. 

Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for DP and undergraduate courses is required.

Students with an overall GPA of 3.2 (or above), who also have some relevant work experience, are given priority.

Resume:

A current summary of your academic, employment and professional experience should be included in your resume. Please include your email address.

Financial Aid: 

Financial Aid is available for interns once they are enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Nutrition and Wellness at Andrews University. 

Scholarships and stipends may be available through state dietetic associations and/or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It may be possible for students to obtain loan deferment for student loans while enrolled in the program or monetary support.
 

Step #2 - Information & Application Fee for Andrews University DI Applicants

Our program requires applicants to send additional information.

• We require a $50.00 application fee (non refundable) that is to be sent to: 

• Along with the application fee, we require that you complete the Andrews University Additional Information Requested form. Please download this page and submit it online through your DICAS application or email to diprogram@andrews.edu.

Spring Internship Application Timeline (Start Fall 2025)

• February 15th- DICAS application deadline

• March 1st- Notification of acceptance for program

• March 15th- Last day for intern to accept program offer

Step 3

Students must be in the process of completing a graduate degree, enrolled in a graduate degree or have previously completed a graduate degree by the time the internship has started. For those that are accepted into the internship program via DICAS, there is a simple application process to enroll in the Andrews University MS Nutrition and Wellness.  Please email diprogram@andrews.edu for your easy application. 

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