The Priority admission option is offered to those who are currently enrolled in Meredith College Nutrition programs or Alumni. These students have the opportunity to apply for Priority admission into any pathway of the Meredith College Dietetic Internship. Students applying for Priority admission option will commit to attending the Meredith College Dietetic Internship and bypass general admission process. 

Qualification requirements include:

Completion of DPD Program from Meredith College (with valid DPD Verification Statement dated 2018 or after) OR Currently enrolled in the DPD program with plans to complete by August 2025.

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 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?
4. Upload SLATE Application
5. Transcript(s)
   • Unofficial transcript(s) from your current nutrition program can be uploaded in 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
   • Two recommendation letters, one from a Meredith College food and nutrition faculty member and one from a supervisor (RDN) preferred.
8. Application fee
   • A non-refundable application fee of $60, 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. Additional unofficial transcripts may be requested. 
    • Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
    • GRE scores may be submitted but are not required.
    • Applicants will be notified by November 1, 2024.
    • Students must accept or deny their placement in the Meredith College DI in writing via email by November 15, 2024.
    • Students selected through the Priority 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.
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
      
      

*Please note that if you are accepted into the internship during the Priority admission process, you are NOT eligible to participate in the general admission process for any institution or organization.