Admission

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for the MS/DI program.

• Dietetic Internship Admissions Requirements
  • Verification Statement showing completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) (or foreign equivalent) or declaration of Intent to Complete DPD (or foreign equivalent). The Verification Statement completion date must show completion of education within five years*.
  • Grade Point Average of 3.25 or above on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 undergraduate hours (unconditional admission).
  • Grade Point Average of 3.00 or above on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 undergraduate hours (conditional admission).
  • Grade Point Average - If the applicant has previously earned graduate credits from TWU or another regionally accredited graduate program, the graduate credit hours will be included in an overall last 60 credit hour (undergraduate+graduate) calculation.
  • A two-page resume (one page, front and back) providing evidence of work and volunteer experience in a related field of study. (submitted on DICAS portal—see Application section below)
  • A Personal Statement (1000 words) identifying why you want to enter the dietetics profession, experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career, long/short term goals, how our program will help you achieve those goals, professional strengths, and opportunities for growth and improvement. (submitted on DICAS portal—see Application section below)
  • Supplemental questions (800 characters max) addressing the following (submitted on DICAS portal—see Application section below):
    • Describe a situation you have had in which you did not get along with another person (personal or professional), how you handled it, and what you learned from it.
    • Tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t find anywhere else in your application (travel, unique hobbies, interests).
    • Describe your verbal communication skills in various settings (classroom, patients, meeting new people, etc). Include your verbal communication strengths and what you are doing now to improve your overall verbal communication skills.
  • There is no formal interview process at this time. 
• TWU Graduate School Admissions Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or intent to complete a bachelor’s degree) or equivalent from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. The bachelor’s degree must be substantially equivalent to a bachelor’s degree granted by TWU. 
  • See the Graduate Catalog for details

*Students with Verification Statements over 5 years old must update their education with the completion of Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II or equivalent courses. If the Verification Statement is more than 10 years old, current DPD requirements must be met and updated Verification Statement with proof of recent education.

Applications to the Dietetic Internship and the Graduate School are two separate processes. We generally recommend students wait until after confirming acceptance to the Dietetic Internship before applying to the TWU Graduate School, however, you are welcome to apply earlier if you prefer. Scholarship deadlines are typically before final decision dates as well, so you may choose to apply early in order to have access to and apply for any applicable scholarships.

1. Dietetic Internship - DICAS (Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System)
   • Opens: August 5, 2024
   • Fall Application Cycle (Early Acceptance Timeline)
     • Due: October 1, 2024
     • Applicant Notification Date: November 1, 2024
     • Applicant Decision Date: November 15, 2024
   • Spring Application Cycle (Standard Acceptance Timeline)
     • Due: January 13, 2025
       • Please submit transcripts after Fall to ensure inclusion of Fall 2024 grades in transcripts submitted with the Spring Application
     • Applicant Notification Date: March 1, 2025
     • Applicant Decision Date: March 15, 2025
   • Fee: $50 for the first application submitted and $25 for each additional application
     
     
2. Graduate School: Apply to the MS Nutrition Thesis option and choose 'Houston', where prompted. Where available, please make a note on your application if you are actually planning to pursue the Coursework track (it's ok if you're not sure right now). Applying through this process does NOT mean you have to complete the Thesis track, rather, this is to get you into the system and the program/track/emphasis can be changed internally once you are admitted.
   • Due: April 1, 2025
   • Fee: $50
     • International Students:
     • Fee: $75
     • See the International Admissions webpage for details

Recommended priority application dates fall after our DICAS application dates. Submitting graduate school applications after this priority date will not be delayed. You are also welcome to apply to the Graduate School before the Dietetic Internship notification day if you prefer. Earlier admission can assist in securing Financial Aid and Scholarships earlier as well.

A Selection Committee, comprised of NFS faculty, preceptors and current and past interns; reviews all qualified applications. We seek out well-rounded applicants who have demonstrated excellence in all of the following areas, in addition to evaluating the personal statement for professionalism, grammar, and depth of passion for dietetics. Application materials are evaluated by objective criteria in the areas of GPA, professional interests, goals, work/volunteer experience, leadership experience, and recommendations. The scoring breaks down as follows:

• 25% Grades
• 22% Leadership/Service/Work Experiences
• 22% Personal Statement and Supplemental Questions
• 22% References
• 9% Overall Impression

Note: Texas Woman's University will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or handicap.