Application

1. The program is using the on-line centralized internship application DICAS, which may be accessed at http://portal.dicas.org , e-mail DICASinfo@DICAS.org. The on-line application must be completed for our program by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on February 15, 2012. The fee to use DICAS is $40 for the first application submitted and $20 for each additional application.

When completing the application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an e-mail address) for each reference. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form. The form will be completed on-line. Students submitting more than one application will need to use the same individuals as references for each application.
Please give careful consideration to the people you ask to write your recommendations. We suggest references from 2 faculty members and 1 supervisor for paid or volunteer experience. To give your application the best possible chance in a competitive environment, it is important that the people who furnish your references know you and can attest to your abilities and accomplishments.

Applicants who apply to internships using DICAS will be asked to complete a personal statement. Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:

• Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
• Discuss experiences that have helped you prepare for your career.
• What are your short- and long-term goals?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
• What other information do you consider important for the selection decision?
• 1000 Word limit.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent:
DICAS-Transcript Department
P.O. Box 9118
Watertown, MA 02472

2. Applicants must also register online for computer matching at and http://www.dnddigital.com/ select dietetic internship priority choices by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on February 15, 2012. There is a $50 computer matching fee.

Our computer matching number is 223.

3. In addition to submitting the DICAS application, all dietetic internship applicants will need to submit a University of Delaware Graduate Application and pay a supplemental fee of $25.00. Applicants do not need to upload essays or recommendation letters as these will come from the DICAS application. GRE scores are not required for application to this dietetic internship. Submission of an unoffical transcript is required for the Graduate Application. * Please select the Dietetic Internship Certificate Program, not the MS in Human Nutrition.

4. The following materials must be mailed directly to the Dietetic Internship:

Delaware Local Option

• Application Checklist: Delaware Option

Important for the 2012-2013 Academic year: All local spots have been filled. Only the Distance option is available at this time.

Distance Option

• Application Checklist: Distance Option
• The following information about your selected preceptors and facilities for the Clinical and Community rotations:
  • Facility/Preceptor Agreement
  • Preceptor's Resume

If you are applying for a rotation in the State of Delaware, you DO NOT submit facility/preceptor information.

Please mail these materials to:
Dietetic Internship Program
Department of Behavioral Health & Nutrition
004 Carpenter Sports Building
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716

Pre-Select Application Procedure (Available to UD Didactic Students only)

The University of Delaware participates in the preselect option for students from the Didactic Program in Dietetics from the University of Delaware. Please note that if preselected, you are NOT eligible to participate in the computer matching process for the yearly match. Students will be notified by the program director regarding their status.The DI program director will provide the name and social security number of all students preselected for the 2012-2013 internship year to D&D Digital Systems, Inc. to ensure that they do not participate in the computer match.

If you are NOT selected through the preselect process, you may reapply to this or any other dietetic internships through the computer matching process.