dietetic application

Application Instructions (Deadline: October 1, 2025, for Summer 2026 start)

DICAS application

The program is using the Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service, DICAS, which may be accessed at https://dicas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login, and email DICASinfo@DICAS.org. The online application for our program must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2025.

• Fee: The fee to use DICAS is $50 for the first application submitted and $25 for each additional application.
• References: When completing the application form, you must include the name and e-mail address for each of your three references. This will trigger an email message requesting completion of an online reference form through DICAS. We recommend obtaining references from 2 faculty members and 1 work or volunteer supervisor. However, extensive work experience may warrant submission of 2 work references and 1 faculty reference. Please give careful consideration to the people you ask to write your recommendations. 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.
• Personal Statement: The University of Delaware requires submission of a personal statement not exceeding 1000 words. 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?

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

University of Delaware Graduate Application

In addition to submitting the DICAS application, all dietetic internship applicants will need to submit a University of Delaware Graduate Application for the Dietetics & Nutrition (Certificate) and pay the application fee of $35.00 (credit cards or checks accepted). Within a few days of completing the DICAS application, you will automatically receive an email from our Graduate College with a link to the Graduate Application.

• Applicants do not need to request additional recommendation letters as these will come from the DICAS application.
• Your DICAS personal statement can serve as the essay for this application as well.
• Submission of an unofficial transcript is required for the Graduate Application. 

Both the DICAS and the UD applications, including all fees, must be completed before your application can be reviewed for admission.

Supplemental Materials

The following materials can be scanned in and uploaded as supplemental materials as part of the DICAS application, or emailed directly to the program director, Beth Schwenk, at bschwenk@udel.edu. Supplemental materials are due at the time of application. 

Interviews

Internship faculty may request an interview either in person or via Zoom.  Applicants interviewed via Zoom must have access to a webcam and microphone.  Interview invitations will be sent via email.

Notification

Completed applications will be reviewed beginning on October 1, 2025. You will be notified no later than November 1, 2025, if you are accepted, waitlisted, or denied acceptance.  You must notify the program director at bschwenk@udel.edu by November 15, 2025 if you choose to accept your admission offer. You must also accept the offer through the UD Graduate College portal.

Open Enrollment

In the event there are open spots after the November 15th applicant decision deadline, our program will accept additional applications during the open enrollment period between November 16 - December 15, 2025. Interested applicants must submit their DICAS and UD Graduate applications as described above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If spots remain available after the open enrollment period, this program will participate in the Spring 2026 application cycle.  Please check back for availability and application instructions after December 22, 2025.