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In other words, applicants who are not accepted into one of the two master degree programs will not be accepted as dietetic interns. Admission requirements for both the master degree programs and dietetic internship program are outlined in the master degree guides: M.S.N.W. Guide and M.P.H./C.N. Guide. Please refer to them for details. Acceptance into the Dietetic Internship concentration is also continent upon being “matched” to the university internship program through D&D Digitial Computer Match process or the pre-match process reserved for Benedictine University students. Being accepted into the M.S.N.W. or M.P.H. does not guarantee a “match” to the Benedictine University Dietetic Internship program. Accepted and matched students are required to complete a full-time quarter of graduate course work in the master degree program at Benedictine University prior to the start of the Dietetic Internship. To apply for potential “match” to the Benedictine University Dietetic Internship (DI) concentration of the combined master degree dietetic internship program, you must submit a separate application and application fee directly to the Dietetic Internship program Director. In this packet, you must include: A completed typed Supervised Practice Program Application form (a neatly duplicated copy is acceptable). Make certain you utilize the most current forms! Evidence of at least 100 hours of verifiable work, practicum, or volunteer experience in the profession is expected to be outlined on the appropriate pages of this form. The applicant must complete grade point average (GPA) calculations, and conversions as necessary from quarter to semester hours and to a four point scale. All requested course work (per the form) must be listed. You may elect to include an additional page for other relevant electives. If you have repeated a course, list all your courses, but only include the most recent course and grade in the calculation. $40.00 non-refundable application fee payable to Benedictine University. Write "dietetic internship" in the reference area of the check. Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. It is expected that applicants for the Dietetic Internship program have an earned DPD GPA (refer to your Supervised Application Form) of at least 3.0/4.0, nutrition course GPA of at least 3.2/4.0, and science GPA of at least 2.8/4.0. International students must provide transcripts evaluated in detail by an approved international credentialing evaluation organization. A listing of these organizations can be found at The American Dietetic Association web site. Three letters of reference, using the Dietetic Internship Recommendation Forms, from persons who know you, the applicant, from a professional or academic perspective. You can ask the same people to complete both the graduate program and DI references, but you must utilize the appropriate forms. Recommendations must be sent in individually sealed envelopes within the application packet. The signatures of those completing your recommendation forms should be written across the envelope seal. We recommend you solicit letters from: At least one from a nutrition professor who can discuss: (1) your academic ability and potential; (2) professionally related memberships and involvement; and (3) personal attributes, including strengths, limitations, and leadership ability and potential. A work/volunteer/practicum experience supervisor/manager. An academic professor in nutrition, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or written communications. One to two page typed (single space) well written letter of application. There is no special form for this letter, but business format is best. We highly recommend that you review your Application and Letter with your DPD Director prior to submission. Omission of any of the following points will detract from the completeness of your application; this letter must discuss: Why you chose to study nutrition and dietetics. Both short (5 years) and long term (10 years) career aspirations/goals. A description of how your unique characteristics and/or experiences (e.g., diabetes camp counselor, teaching nutrition to children, academic minors or concentrations or double majors, bilingual skills, study abroad, certification in sanitation and related fields, such as fitness, leadership positions, regularly scheduled volunteer experience in health care or community based facilities, coaching sports teams, supervisory experience, culinary arts experience, people-orientated experiences, etc.) and/or personal strengths could contribute to this Dietetic Internship and your career goals. An honest assessment of your limitations and what we need to provide to help you to succeed. Remember, we are trying to make certain that we can provide you with the experience you need and desire! Evidence of having completed the minimum academic requirements from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) through submission of a DPD Verification Statement signed by your DPD Program Director, OR evidence of the intent to complete the minimum academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics) necessary for receipt of a DPD Verification Statement by submitting a Declaration of Intent form signed by your DPD Program Director. An interview is required. The DI Director will contact potential candidates to notify him or her of the interview time. Persons living distances greater than 50 miles from the University may request a phone interview instead. However, we highly recommend that you visit any place in which you submit an application! A resume is optional. No points will be added for it and none subtracted if it is not included. If you believe a resume presents your characteristics in a manner that the other submitted material does not, then include it. Please do NOT include any material not requested in the aforementioned points. All of the aforementioned Dietetic Internship materials should be placed in one envelope and sent by first class mail postmarked (we recommend that you send it with a return receipt requested) on or before the D & D Digital Computer Match deadline. Remember: Internship Directors and Site Liaisons value the qualities of dependability and responsibility very highly. Incomplete applications will an unpleasant statement about you. Application materials will not be returned. Only Benedictine University students and alumni qualify to apply for a pre-match option; 6 of the 12 total available full-time slots may be filled via pre-match. Potential candidates should consult with the Dietetic Internship Director. Prerequisites A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement is required on or before the Dietetic Internship Orientation Day on your year of entry; thus before the start of the fall graduate quarter of entrance. Students cannot begin the Dietetic Internship before receipt of the DPD Verfication Statement by the Dietetic Internship Director. Although one can delay the start date for the master degree, students who are unable to complete DPD requirements prior to the start of the first fall quarter may be subject to dismissal from the Dietetic Internship program. Students accepted into the Dietetic Internship must also meet the prerequistes and acceptance procedures of the master degree of application.