Dietetic Internship: Applications

Request For Application Packet

All materials required for application to the Dietetic Internship Program - Track 1 may be downloaded here:

Dietetic Internship Program Brochure (pdf)
Letter to applicants and application procedures (doc)
SHRP Application Form (pdf)
Essential Functions for Participation in course and program Technical Requirements
Immunization Requirements
Standard Dietetic Internship Program Application (doc)
Dietetic Internship Recommendation Form (doc)

If preferred, an application packet can be requested by calling (973) 972-5454 or writing to:

Office of Academic and Student Affairs
UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions
65 Bergen Street
Newark, New Jersey 07107-3001
E-mail: shrpadm@umdnj.edu

For more information on the combined Dietetic Internship Program/Master of Science in Nutrition Program with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Track 2), please contact the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences at (732) 932-9439 or write to:

Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
96 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-8525

Please note: Applicants to Track 2, the Joint MS/DI Program with Rutgers University should complete the admissions procedures outlined by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and special instructions available by contacting the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers University as noted above.

Track 2 applicants may download the Dietetic Internship Application, Recommendation Form and SHRP Application above. In addition, please download the Combined Program Cover Letter and Application Procedures (doc) .

Application Procedures - Track One

Applicants to the Dietetic Internship Program must prepare TWO packets:  one original and one duplicate.

The original packet should be submitted in to:

Office of Enrollment Services--Dietetic Internship Application

UMDNJ-SHRP

65 Bergen St., Room 149

Newark, NJ 07107-3001

The duplicate packet should be submitted to:

Dietetic Internship Program

UMDNJ-SHRP

1776 Raritan Rd.

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Application packets must be postmarked by the February 5, 2008
(Please note: This is ten days ahead of the standard Dietetic Internship Application deadline.)

The following documents must be submitted for application:

Transcripts
Official transcripts sent from your registrar directly to SHRP Office of Enrollment Services (address above) should be requested as soon as possible.  Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required for your application to be considered.  If the transcript does not contain courses and grades from the fall semester, a verified listing must be attached to the transcript.  A list of courses for which you are presently enrolled is also required. A Student Copy of your transcripts should be included in the duplicate packet.

PLEASE NOTE:  A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.  If you do not meet this criteria, but feel that you are a viable candidate for admission to the program, please write a brief separate letter explaining your extenuating circumstances to the Admissions Committee.  Applications from persons with a GPA below 2.5 will not be considered unless a separate explanatory letter is enclosed. (Do not address this issue in your goal statement.)

Applicants with degrees from foreign countries must submit an official copy of a transcript evaluation prepared by the World Education Services Inc., PO Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY, 10274-5087 or a similar transcript evaluation service.
In addition to the official transcript evaluation, applicants with degrees from foreign countries must also supply official copies of their transcripts from the granting institution. These should be submitted with the original packet.

Computer Matching Form

All applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) must participate in computer matching.  Applicants should request instructions and a mark sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4 preferences.  Applicants should request this material from any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D & D Digital Systems.  This request should be made to allow turn around time for submitting by February 15, 2008.  There is no charge for this material.  However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking.  Address requests to:

D & D Digital Systems
304 Main St., Suite 301
Ames, IA  50010-6148

Phone: 515-292-0490

Fax: 515-663-9427

e-mail: dnd@netins.net

SHRP Application Form
The UMDNJ-SHRP application form should be sent with the original application packet to the Newark address above. A photocopy should be included with the duplicate packet.
Please note: High school transcripts are not required for application to the Dietetic Internship Program.

Application Fee
The $50.00 non-refundable application fee payable to UMDNJ - SHRP should be included with the original packet and sent to the Office of Enrollment Services in Newark at the address above.

Standard Dietetic Internship Program Application Form
The Standard Dietetic Internship Program Application Form (doc) should be completed and included in both the original and duplicate packets.

Please note the following specifics:

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is NOT required for application to the Dietetic Internship Program, Track One.
All sections of the application forms must be completed.  DO NOT include or refer to a resume.
Use only paper clips to fasten application together.  DO NOT have the application bound or placed in a special folder.

Recommendation Forms
Three recommendations are required for the application.  The recommendation forms (doc) can be downloaded here or are included with the Supervised Practice Program Application.  Recommendations should be enclosed with the duplicate packet. Do not submit more than three letters of recommendation.
Individuals writing recommendations on your behalf should be able to comment on your academic record and/or work experience.  Whenever possible, include both an academic and a work experience recommendation.

Verification Statements
An official copy of either a Verification Statement or a Declaration of Intent to Complete, signed by your didactic program director, must be included in the original packet. A photocopy of this document should be included in the duplicate packet.

Goals Statement
The goals statement is the applicant's statement of career aspirations and personal goals.  It must be typed.  This statement should include: a) how and when you became interested in dietetics; b) your short and long-term professional goals; c) what personal characteristics you possess that will contribute to the attainment of these goals and d) why you have chosen to apply to the UMDNJ Dietetic Internship Program. Be specific.  Limit to two double-spaced typewritten pages, no smaller than 12 size font and include your full name.

TOEFL Scores
If you did not attend secondary school or college in the US or have not completed a sufficient number of college level English courses, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer- based test, or 79 on the internet-based test is required. All results must be forwarded directly to SHRP Office of Enrollment Services (address above) from the testing agency. A copy of the report should be included in the duplicate packet.

Essential Functions for Participation in Courses--Candidate's Acknowledgement
Please read the "UMDNJ-School of Health Related Functions, Essential Functions for Participation in Courses" before signing and submitting the SHRP application.

Interviews
An interview is a required aspect of the selection process. For those individuals who are unable to travel, telephone interviews will be arranged.
You are required to call on February 12, 2008 to schedule your interview appointment .
To schedule your interview, call 908-889-2494 between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm EST.
Interviews will be held February 18-February 22, 2008.
All in-person interviews will be conducted on the Scotch Plains Campus.