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MS/DI - How to Apply

Applicants must apply through both the DICAS match and the ISU graduate school.

The ISU MS/DI program has eight seats in Pocatello, two seats in Twin Falls, and eight seats in Meridian.  We participate in the spring match and the Twin Falls seats are included with Pocatello in D&D Digital for a total of 10 seats available.  Meridian's eight seats are matched separately in D&D Digital.  Applicants can apply to Pocatello/Twin Falls only, Meridian only, or both.

The Graduate School application is separate from the DICAS application and an offer of admission into the Graduate School does not indicate a guaranteed match to the internship.   Matched students will indicate acceptance of admission to the graduate program after match day in April.

New students are admitted to the MS/Dietetic Internship
during the fall semester

Admission Requirements

 Program eligibility and admission requirements must be met prior to beginning the MS/Dietetic Internship:

  • A minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field from an U.S. regionally accredited university or college or foreign equivalent as determined by a recognized credentialing agency.
  • A Verification Statement/Declaration of Intent from an ACEND® accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
  • A minimum of a DPD 3.0 GPA.
  • Dietetics work and/or volunteer experience.  Work experience is not mandatory, however, it significantly strengthens your application.

6-Step Application Process

Candidates should submit all application materials no later than February 15th for admission the following fall semester. Candidates may apply for the Pocatello campus, Meridian campus, or both. 

Admission requirements and program eligibility include:

  • A minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field from an U.S. regionally accredited university or college or foreign equivalent as determined by a recognized credentialing agency.
  • A Verification Statement/Declaration of Intent from an ACEND® accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
  • A minimum of a DPD 3.0 GPA.
  • Dietetics work and/or volunteer experience.  Work experience is not mandatory, however, it significantly strengthens your application.

Centralized Application Service

The centralized application service allows internship applicants to submit one application, which they can submit to multiple internship programs

The ISU program uses the online centralized application service called DICAS (email: DICASinfo@DICAS.org)

The fee to use DICAS is $50.00 for the first application submitted and $25.00 for each additional application

 

Computer Matching Service

The computer matching service pairs interns with internship programs

To participate in the dietetic internship match, you must also register online for the D & D Digital computer matching service and select your dietetic internship priority choices by 11:59 pm Central Time on February 15

There is a $65.00 computer matching fee with D&D Digital

Each campus is a separate designation in D&D Digital. The Pocatello and Meridian campuses are evaluated, ranked, and matched separately. 

Give yourself plenty of time to complete the application. Some sections can be quite laborious to finish!

Personal Statement
Write a personal statement in 8,000 characters or less, which answers the following questions:

  1. Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession? 
  2. What are some experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career?
  3. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
  4. What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?

Official Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to:

DICAS-Transcript Department
P.O. Box 9118
Watertown, MA  02472

Provide Reference Information
When completing the application form in DICAS, applicants MUST include the name and contact information (email address) for each reference:

  • This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form
  • The form will be completed online by two faculty members and one employer

The ISU MS/DI is a combined Master of Science in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship Program.

ISU policy requires that applicants must complete an application for admission into the Idaho State University Graduate School concurrently with the DICAS application. 

Please submit your application to the ISU Graduate School on or before February 15:

  • In order to have all the materials processed by the ISU Graduate School before the Dietetic Internship match, you must submit the materials early. 
  • The Graduate School application is separate from the DICAS application and an offer of admission into the Graduate School does not indicate a guaranteed match to the internship.   Matched students will indicate acceptance of admission to the graduate program after match day in April.
  • Candidates not admitted to the Graduate School will not match to the MS/DI.

Questions?

Please contact DI Director Char Byington at charbyington@isu.edu.

 

The Idaho State University Masters of Science / Dietetic Internship program will notify top ranked applicants for an interview during the month of March:

  • The interview is an opportunity for ISU to learn more about you and for you to learn more about ISU
  • Questions are aimed at getting a better idea about the DI applicant’s professional and communication skills, as well as level of medical nutrition therapy, food service management, and community nutrition knowledge
  • Interviewees are also given the opportunity to ask questions and gather additional information about the ISU DI program

This interview will take place prior to Applicant Notification Day

D& D Digital informs each applicant of the final result of their matching. Once matched to the MS/DI, accept your admission to the ISU Graduate School.

Students accepted into the ISU Masters of Science / Dietetic Internship must inform the DI Director if they accept/reject the computer match by 5:00 p.m. on Appointment Day of the program's time zone:

Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD
Director, Dietetic Internship
Garrison Hall 620
(208) 282-3091
charbyington@isu.edu

 

 

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