dietetic schedule & deadlines
Application for 2027 Dietetic Internship (Summer 2027 start)
- August 5, 2026 – Applications open in DICAS
- October 1, 2026 – Fall application deadline at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
- November 1, 2026– Final applicant notification date. Applicants may be notified of our decision prior to this date.
- November 15, 2026 – Applicant final decision date for spring application cycle.
Mandatory 2027 Orientation Week: Week of June 1, 2027
Program Schedule
The following are the rotation lengths for each rotation of the internship with a minimum of 38 hours per week. Interns are expected to be present at their rotation sites Monday through Friday with the exception of the online class held on Monday mornings from 9:10-10:30 am Eastern Time.
Full-time
Orientation – 1 week
Clinical Nutrition – 12 weeks
Food Service Management – 7 weeks
Community Nutrition – 6 weeks
Elective – 3 weeks
Total 29 weeks
All rotations and assignments must be completed satisfactorily before a Verification Statement certifying program completion is issued.
Please see the sample schedule.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Connect
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