Didactic Program in Dietetics

Applying For supervised practice while at UNCG

• As students are completing their final semester of DPD coursework or following completion of the DPD program, students can apply for placement in a supervised practice program.
• All supervised practice programs must participate in the Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS). This portal allows applicants to apply to multiple dietetics programs with a single application.
• Unless students already hold a master’s degree, they should apply to programs that provide the opportunity to complete a supervised practice and earn a graduate degree.
• The DICAS portal opens in August for applicants, but programs can set their own application and acceptance deadlines according to their institution and program policies, as long as they fit with ACEND’s key deadline dates.
• UNCG DPD Students are eligible to apply for early decision in the UNCG Dietetic Internship,
• Supervised practice programs can be found nationwide. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) maintains a directory of supervised practice programs.
• Admission to supervised practice programs is competitive. A strong academic record, volunteer or paid relevant work experience, and strong recommendations from faculty and employers will increase the likelihood that a student will be admitted to a program. 
• Professor Laurie Allen, UNCG DPD Program Director, will assist UNCG DPD students as well as alumni in applying to supervised practice programs, which includes training on the DICAS portal and application preparation.
• Students should be aware and plan for the incurred costs for applying to various supervised practice experiences. These costs vary and may include the DICAS application fee, individual program fee, and/or graduate school admission fee.