nutrition & dietetics - student recruitment & admission

Information for all prospective University of Delaware students is available at: http://www.udel.edu/admissions/

The Department of Health Behavior & Nutrition Sciences Academic Advisors (302-831-2252) are available to meet with prospective students interested in the Nutrition and Dietetics major. In addition, the Nutrition faculty participate in recruitment events organized by Admissions, such as Discovery Days in the summer.

Admission requirements to the University of Delaware are located at: http://www.udel.edu/admissions/apply/

Entering freshmen and transfer students may be admitted directly into the Nutrition and Dietetics major (Didactic Program in Dietetics): http://www.udel.edu/admissions/apply/

Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and want to complete the DPD requirements at the University of Delaware must apply for admission to the University of Delaware. Prior to application these students are encouraged to meet with the DPD Director.

Beginning January 1, 2024, Entry level registration education requirements to become an RDN (i.e., take the credentialing exam) will be a minimum of GRADUATE degree (e.g., M.S. M.B.A., etc.).

Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and want to complete the DPD requirements at the University of Delaware must apply for admission to the University of Delaware. Prior to application these students are encouraged to meet with the DPD Director.

Beginning January 1, 2024, entry level registration education requirements to become an RDN (i.e., take the credentialing exam) will be a minimum of GRADUATE degree (e.g., M.S. M.B.A., etc.).