Southern University and A&M College
Human Nutrition and Food Program
Dietetic Internship
Application/Acceptance Procedure
The program accepts a maximum of 12 students in each new class yearly. The internship begins in August and ends in May, 10 months or a 42 week program.
Admission Requirements:
- Overall grade point average of 2.7 or above, 3.0 or higher in dietetics courses, and 2.5 or higher on required science courses, with no grade lower than "C" in either dietetics or science courses. Official transcripts will be reviewed for fulfillment of this requirement and recency of education.
- GRE scores of at least 700 or above. Applications lacking evidence of GRE scores will not be reviewed by the screening committee.
- Type, variety, length and quality of work experience (Dietetics; other fields), volunteer
- work, community service.
- Quality of letter of application: Evaluation for content, ability to follow instructions, insights into personal and professional goals.
- Quality of internship questionnaire responses.
- References (reviewed for insight into your personal and professional abilities).
- Participation in college activities or other activities which indicate organization or Leadership (membership in groups or organizations).
- Overall compliance with application requirements
Application Procedure:
Southern University's Dietetic Internship is using the on-line centralized internship application, Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Service (DICAS), which may be accessed at https://portal.dicas.org or by calling 617-612-2855. The on-line application must be completed for the program by 11:59 pm Central Time on February 15, 2013. The fee to use DICAS is $40 for the first application submitted and $20 for each additional application, payable to DICAS.
Additional:
You are required to submit directly to the Internship program by mail, the $40 (money order/cashier's check - no personal checks) program processing fee before February 15, 2013. The money order/cashier's check for $40.00 must be made payable to SU Dietetics Internship Program.
Address:
Cheryl Atkinson, Ph.D., RD, LDN
Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Human Nutrition and Food Program
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 9441
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Applications become the property of Southern University Dietetic Internship program. No application materials will be returned.
Along with all DICAS requirements, the application must include the internship questionnaire (see below) which must be completed, then uploaded to DICAS and submitted as part of the application packet (for uploading to DICAS the questionnaire must be in a PDF format).
All applicants must also submit an application to D&D Digital, our matching company. Applicants will apply online or download the forms and mail them to D&D Digital.
Information to be sent to the program:
ADD Computer Matching
All applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) must participate in computer matching. Applicants must register online at www.dnddigital.com and enter their contact information and Dietetic Internships - OR - send completed preference and release sheet, along with a nonrefundable check or money order (Payable to D&D Digital for $50.00) to D& D Digital, postmarked on or before February 15, 2013.
Mailed materials should be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested to provide written verification for the applicant of on time mailing and receipt by D&D, if needed.
D&D DIGITAL SYSTEMS
304 Main Street, Suite 301
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 292-0490
FAX: (515) 663-9427
www.dnddigital.com
To complete the application process all supplemental materials must be mailed to the Internship Director postmarked by February 15, 2013 for the April appointment date, April 22, 2013. The supplemental application materials are:
- Cashier's check or money order for $40.00 made payable to SU Dietetic Internship Program (Cash or personal checks will not be accepted).
- Resume
Applications will not be evaluated without ALL required materials. These must be mailed together in the same envelope. The packet contents should be placed in a manila file folder with your name and school granting your degree on the tab.
The Dietetic Internship entrance date is August 7, 2013. Orientation begins the second week of August following the University calendar.
Send application materials to
Supplemental Application
Cheryl Atkinson, Ph.D., RD, LDN
Associate Professor
Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Human Nutrition and Food Program
Southern University and A&M College
P O Box 9441
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Notification of Receipt of Application Material
The Southern University and A&M College Dietetic Internship follows AND’s guidelines which indicate that the applicant must enclose a self addressed stamped postcard if he or she wants to be notified of receipt of the DICAS application.
The applicant should not assume that the returned postcard verifies acceptance into the program
Handling of Incomplete Applications
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Dietetic Internship Applicant Selection Committee. Therefore, all material required to complete the application packet must be received by the DICAs deadline date.
Disposition of Application Materials
Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed at the close of the selection process.
Schedule of Application Dates:
1. Earliest date for receipt of applications- January 15, 2013
2. Application must be postmarked by February 15, 2013
3. Deadline for receipt of postmarked application- February 22, 2013
Acceptance Procedure/Appointment Day
D&D will notify each applicant of their status in regard to program matching 7-10 days prior to appointment day. Dietetic Internships (DI) will be notified at the same time.
Matched applicants must email a formal letter (cheryl_atkinson@subr.edu) to the Program Director to confirm the acceptance or rejection of the computer match by April 22, 2013.
Additional Requirements AFTER Internship Admission:
Admission to the Southern University Graduate School
Students accepted into the Dietetic Internship must apply for admission to the Graduate School of Southern University. Following the April appointment date, applicants who have been accepted into the Internship should submit the Graduate School Application
(Further instructions will be sent to you in your SUDI acceptance letter). This application, official transcript from each college or university attended and a $35.00 application fee (money order or bank cashier check only) must be returned to the Graduate School by April 29, 2013 for Fall semester admission. A $20.00 Late Application Fee will be charged after this date.
Medical Evaluation
Dietetic Interns must meet the immunization and health requirements of each practice site. Acceptance into the Dietetic Internship is contingent upon meeting these requirements during the general orientation. Students who do not meet the health requirements will be asked to leave the Internship.
Equal Opportunity
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Southern University is open to all persons who are eligible for admission regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, physical handicap, veteran status, or any other nonmerit factors.
This non discrimination policy covers admission and access to and treatment and employment in University programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment. Inquiries regarding the University's equal opportunity policies may be directed to:
Equal Opportunity Coordinator
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Telephone: (225) 771-2680
Cheryl Atkinson, Ph.D., RD, LDN
Associate Professor
Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Human Nutrition and Food Program
Southern University and A&M College
P O Box 9441
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Cheryl_Atkinson@subr.edu
(225)771-3168