How to Apply for the Dietetic Internship
Admission Requirements
Application to the University of Dayton Master’s in Dietetics and Nutrition Program (MDN) and Premier Health Dietetic Internship (PDI) is open to students entering their final year of study or previous completion in an ACEND accredited undergraduate didactic program in dietetics.
Applicants must be accepted by both the MDN and PDI.
Application Timelines
Application Timeline (Senior Year) | Fall Cycle | Winter Cycle (if positions remain) |
Complete DICAS Application with specifics for Premier Health Dietetic Internship | Anytime after August 5 | Anytime after August 5 |
Application Review Begins | September 15 | January 15 |
Application Deadline | October 1 | February 1 |
Optional Interviews (Schedule with Program Director) | October | February |
Universal Notification to Students Required Deadline | November 1 | March 1 |
Replies Accepted from Students | Anytime | Anytime |
Universal Replies from Students Required Deadline | November 15 | March 15 |
Non-Refundable Deposit to PDI ($1,000) | November 30 | March 30 |
Final Non-Refundable Payment to PDI ($1,000) | The Following December | |
Second Round Open, if positions remain | November 16 | NA |
Second Round Deadline | Dec 1 | |
Second Round Notification | Dec 15 | |
Second Round Acceptance and Deposit | Dec 30 | |
The Premier Health Internship will offer up to 25 DICAS fee vouchers to students who have attended a virtual open house (see the dietetic internship program page, in order of request. If interested, the candidate should contact the Internship Director to obtain a link to the Premier Health Open House. After attending, the candidate can contact the Internship Director requesting the DICAS voucher to apply for the PDI.
Optional Interviews
After applying to the program, you can request a virtual interview, if you choose. This interview will facilitate mutual understanding to further share the holistic program and your personal goals to identify individualization options with care and support for you! Your completion of an interview will also give additional points in your application review.
The interview will consist of discussions with the directors of both programs and the application review committee members. To schedule an interview, please contact either director:
Dr. Jennifer Dalton: jdalton1@udayton.edu
Karyn Catrine: kscatrine@premierhealth.com