Admission Options

First-Year Admission (5-Year Coordinated Bachelor's + Master's Program)

The First-Year Admission track is designed for students who are graduating from high school or have earned a high school diploma (or equivalent) and are ready to begin their journey toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Students admitted to this pathway complete both their bachelor's and master's degrees, along with all required supervised experiential learning hours, in an integrated five-year program. Graduates are eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination upon successful completion of the program.

Prospective students must meet the university's first-year admission requirements. Please visit the First-Year Admission Requirements page for complete application information.

Direct-Entry (Coordinated Master's) Admission

The Direct-Entry Coordinated Master's track is designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's degree in a field other than an ACEND-accredited nutrition and dietetics program and are interested in pursuing a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). This pathway allows students to complete the required graduate coursework and supervised experiential learning within an integrated master's program, preparing them to meet the educational and supervised practice requirements necessary to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination.

Applicants must meet the university's graduate admission requirements for the nutrition program. Please visit the Graduate Nutrition Admission Requirements page for complete application information.