1. Apply to the University through the University’s Graduate School through the Graduate School. Applications for admission are to be submitted to The Graduate School at the University of North Florida. Questions about the admissions process can be directed to The Graduate School at the University of North Florida (904) 620-1360.
   • Graduate School Application Deadline: February 15
   • Second Round Graduate Application Deadline: June 15
    
2. Apply for the Dietetic Internship component of the program through DICAS https://portal.dicas.org/ and register for matching using the D&D Digital Online Dietetics Internship Matching Service https://www.dnddigital.com/ . 
   • DICAS Application Deadline: February 15
   • DICAS Second Round Application Deadline: April 20
    
3. GRE: Please note, as of Fall 2021, the UNF MS/DI program no longer requires the GRE.

For additional program requirements and how to apply please visit the Graduate School

Second Round Match Instructions

If you are a student that did not get matched in the first round of the matching process. University of North Florida is participating in the second-round application process. 

 

How do you apply? University of North Florida will accept your application through DICAS on a first come first serve basis. GRE is not required. Interested students should contact Dr. Claudia Sealey-Potts, (c.sealeypotts@unf.edu; 904-620-1429) or Dr. Jamisha Leftwich, j.leftwich@unf.edu. Application review will begin April 6 and continue until all positions are filled.

 

Master's Degree Requirement Communication

To Prospective Students

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor's degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program at University of North Florida are eligible to apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN.

In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements click here. 

For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN click here.

Application Review

Applications of qualified candidates will be reviewed by a committee and scored on GPA, work experience, volunteer experience, reference letters and letter of application.

Tuition

The UNF MS/DI program is approved for standard tuition. The tuition and fee assessments for these programs are shown on the UNF Tuition & Fees page   Tuition and Fees- Graduate* . For information regarding state tuition waivers, please see our page on   University accepted waivers .

 

For more information, please contact the MS Dietetic Internship Director, Dr. Claudia Sealey-Potts at (904) 620-1429 or c.sealey-potts@unf.edu

Program Information

For further information please see the Dietetic Internship Information page.

Program of Study