All students applying for a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND): Dietetic Internship will need to apply to the Graduate School at Eastern Illinois University. The MSND application has two parts: application to the larger Graduate School, and then, to the specific MSND program. Please apply via the MyEIU Admission portal, noting the Nutrition and Dietetics Option: Nutrition Education Option as your preferred program. If you are matched the EIU DI, then, your degree program will be changed to the MSND: DI Option.
If you are an international student, please check with the Office of International Students and Scholars for assistance with your application to the graduate school here.
Eastern Illinois University has two pathways to preselection for the Dietetic Internship. First, if you have a DPD verification statement from EIU, you are eligible for preselection. Second, any student with a DPD verification statement from any undergraduate Nutrition & Dietetics program may apply for one of three graduate assistantships in the program, which includes preselection. The Pre-Select Application contains the components listed below. With your permission, the review committee will use these materials from your Graduate School application. You can grant your permission by checking the pre-select box in your graduate school application.
Notify Melissa Maulding of your intent to apply for the pre-select option by January 13.
Skype or phone interviews will be conducted with select candidates in mid January, with those not selected for interviews notified by January 31. Notification of pre-selected positions will occur by February 1.
EIU offers a variety of GAs, regardless of your starting semester. We encourage you to apply. You will have the opportunity to apply for a GA position when you apply for graduate school admission.
Additional information regarding applying for the Dietetic Internship, is found at DI App FAQ.
Openings in MSND: Dietetic Internship Option |
25 total annuallyFall: 7 - 9Spring: 16-18 |
Average number of applicants to EIU MS/DI program, last 2 years |
9 for Fall match37 for Spring match |
Minimum cumulative GPA required |
2.75 |
Average GPA of enrolled interns in the last 2 years |
3.43 |
Interview |
A phone interview will be conducted with candidates as needed. |
Ranking of importance for acceptance into the MS/DI Program |
1. Professional Experiences (40%)2. Letter of Application (25%)3. GPA (20%)4. Letters of Recommendation (15%) |
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