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Dietetic Internship applications are accepted for both the April (February 15 postmark deadline) and November (September 25 postmark deadline) computer match dates**.  Please use the following checklist to assist in the Dietetic Internship application process and mail your completed application to:  Karla Kennedy-Hagan, PhD, RD, LDN, DI Coordinator, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920.


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Letter of Intent. Please include your interest in dietetics, specifically nutrition education, as well as your interest in our program, your strengths and areas for improvement, and your short- and long-term goals in the field of dietetics.
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ADA Declaration of Intent or Verification Statement. The Declaration of Intent states your intent to complete your undergraduate coursework while the Verification Statement is issued after the completion of your undergraduate coursework. If accepted into our program, you must supply an original copy of the Verification Statement.
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Official copy of GRE score certifying score results.
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Official college transcripts certifying current enrollment in an approved/accredited program or completion of approved program.
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Letters of recommendation (minimum of three) from foods and nutrition faculty(at least one reference), work supervisors (at least one reference), and/or other faculty in sealed, signed envelopes. 
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Non-refundable application fee of $35 for the Dietetic Internship payable to Eastern Illinois University. Please note that this fee is separate from the Graduate School fee.

** Please note that the materials of unmatched applicants will be destroyed within one (1) month of notification.

Applications for graduate school are online and accepted throughout the year.  Please use the following checklist to assist in the Graduate School application process and mail your completed application to: The Graduate School , EIU, Charleston, IL 61920 .


___  Official college transcripts certifying current enrollment or completion of degreeSubmission of transcripts from courses taken at Eastern Illinois University is not necessary.
 ___ Completed Graduate School application with the $30 application fee payable to Eastern Illinois University.

If you are interested, applications for Graduate Assistantships are due to Dr. Frances Murphy on February 15 and are available for the following academic year (August - May).  Complete graduate assistantship applications include the following components:  
 

_____ Completed Graduate Assistant application form
_____ Official transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended
_____ Current resume
_____ Personal statement of goals, including which graduate assistantship you are interested in and why (description of nutrition-related assistantships)
_____ Two letters of recommendation

 

 

 

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