General Admission Qualification requirements include:

Completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD Program (with a valid DPD Verification Statement dated 2018 or after) OR currently enrolled in an ACEND-accredited DPD program with plans to complete by August 2025. The DPD Verification Statement must be submitted before the applicant can begin the internship.

In addition, applicants must

1. 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
2. Submit a completed application packet via SLATE
3. Write a personal statement (letter format, 1000 word maximum)
   Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:
   • Why are you interested in Meredith College?
   • Why are you interested in this internship pathway?
   • Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
   • Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career.
   • What are your short-term and long-term goals?
   • What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?

4. Upload SLATE Application
5. Transcript(s)
   • Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended can be uploaded to SLATE.
6. DPD Course List or Verification Statement
   • A DPD Course List or valid Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited DPD must be submitted before the applicant can begin the internship.
7. Recommendations
   • Three recommendation letters, one from the DPD or Advisor, one from a professor, and one from a professor or supervisor (RDN) preferred.
8. Application fee
   • A non-refundable application fee of $60 (you will be prompted 1-2 days after you submit your application in SLATE).  The application fee can be waived if you attend a Meredith College Dietetic Internship Open House.
9. TOEFL scores, for international students only (can be waived if student earned degree in U.S.)
10. 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, 2025.
    • Students selected through the General admission process are accepted into the Meredith College 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.
    • Applicants will be notified on or before March 1, 2025.
11. 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