This page is for current DPD students – The internship is completed after completion of the DPD curriculum.
An approved dietetic internship is completed as part of the requirements towards becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Upon satisfactory completion of the DPD curriculum, students earn a verification statement from the SDSU DPD Director. The verification statement is needed to apply for the internship.
Directions for Internships Participating in Centralized Application System (DICAS)
Most dietetic internship programs are now using the online centralized internship application (DICAS) for the computer matching system.
1) Access the DICAS Portal
- The DICAS portal is available in early December, for the Spring match and in May for the Fall match. The online application(s) must be completed no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the due date. The fee to use DICAS is $45 for the first application submitted and $20 for each additional application.
- Include the name and contact information (specifically an email address) for each reference. This will trigger an email message requesting completion of a reference form. The form will be completed online. See ‘Asking for Recommendation Letters’ below.
- When prompted, include the DPD Course List for DICAS (Choose the appropriate list below based on when you were accepted to the DPD program):
- DPD DICAS course list, Prior to 2011 (pdf)
- DPD Dicas Course List, Fall 2011 to Spring 2014 (pdf)
- DPD Dicas Course List, Fall 2014- (pdf, updated January 4, 2016)
- For help with the DICAS system, email DICASinfo@DICAS.org.
2) Mail Transcripts
- Mail official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended:
DICAS Transcript Department PO Box 9118 Watertown, MA 02472
3) Register online with D&D Digital
- Select dietetic internship priority choices by 11:59 p.m. central time on February 15. There is a $55.00 computer matching fee.
Forms for Internships Not Participating in DICAS
Not all programs use the below forms. Refer to the individual internship websites for procedures and forms unique to that program.
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Application Form (doc)
- Dietetics Internship Recommendation Form (doc) – See ‘Asking for Recommendation Letters’ below.
Asking for Recommendation Letters
Additional Resources
- Fall 2016 Dietetics Internship Workshop Slides (pdf)
- Former Intern’s Tips for the Road to Becoming a Registered Dietitian (pdf)
- Search for accredited dietetic internships
- List of Dietetic Internship Program Open Houses
last updated: 3/13/2017
