ms/di schedule & deadlines

Application for 2027-2028 MS/DI Program (Fall 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 fall application cycle. Deadline for accepted students to confirm acceptance of the admission offer with the program director.

Year 1: Students complete 25 credits of graduate coursework from Fall 2027 through Spring 2028 before starting the Dietetic Internship.

Year 2: Dietetic Internship

Dietetic Internship Program Schedule

The following are the rotation lengths for each rotation of the internship year 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 9:20-10:30 am Eastern Time.

Full-time
Orientation – 4 days
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.