Undergraduate Dietetics Program

The instructional program in Dietetics at Cornell strives to promote integration of knowledge and theory in nutritional sciences and development of skills necessary for excellence in dietetics practice.

Our graduates are highly successful and well-prepared for evidence-based practice, leadership and graduate study.  Placement rates of our graduates in dietetic internships and graduate schools of 95 percent and better.  The passing rate of our graduates taking the Registration Examination for Dietitians for the first time is 95 percent or higher.

Minimum Academic Course Requirements

Forms:

• Self Evaluation for Letters of Recommendation

• Registering as a Dietetics Student

• Transcript Evaluation Request

• Request to Access Dietetics Computer Lab

• DPD Communication Form
  

Resources

• Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice

• Applying to Dietetic Internships 

• Information about Computer Matching 

• Dietetic Internship Open House Schedule 

• DPD Handbook (Handbook chapters listed below...)
  

Dietetics Program Staff

Timeline for Applicants

Schedule of Meetings

Checklist for Applicants

Application Process

Overview and Policies

ADA's Foundation Knowledge Requirements and Learning Outcomes

ADA's Competencies and Learning Outcomes for Dietetic Internship Programs

Tips for using CADE Online Directory

Preparing for Dietetic Internship

Internships of Cornell Graduates

Science vs. Professional Courses for DICAS

Computer Matching Resources

Top Ten Questions about Computer Matching

Applicant Responsibilities

Video for Dietetic Internship

*May be acquired before college entrance

For more information...

• on careers in dietetics, education requirements and accredited programs, go to the American Dietetic Association career page.

• on the Cornell undergraduate Dietetics Program, contact: