The requirements, deadlines, and process for applying for the doctorate in nutrition and dietetics (DND) program are outlined below. As a potential applicant, you should review this admissions information before you apply.
International applicants must follow the international application process and admission standards of the Office of International Affairs.
To be eligible to apply for the Doctorate in Nutrition and Dietetics program you need to meet the following requirements.
Completed—or will complete—your undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution before your intended fall start date in the program.
You'll apply to the program using the IU Centralized Application System (CAS). Submit your application, along with the $70 application fee by the application deadline. Applications are not reviewed until this fee is paid.
The deadline to apply for Fall 2021 admission into the Doctorate of Nutrition and Dietetics program is May 15, 2021.
All supporting documents, including, the prerequisite course completion form and the declaration of intent to complete degree requirements—if you are unfinished with your bachelor’s degree—must be submitted through CAS by the application deadline.
Record all prerequisite coursework on the prerequisite course completion form and submit it through the IU CAS.
If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree at the time of application you must complete the declaration of intent to complete degree requirements form. This form requires a signature from an advisor or a school official.
Get the declaration of intent to complete degree requirements form
You will submit all your official academic transcript(s) through CAS.
We require three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be from former professors, supervisors, professionals, or anyone else who isn't a relative that can give an overall honest assessment of your abilities and character. All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically through CAS.
Contact the School of Health & Human Sciences at 317-274-7447 or shhsinfo@iupui.edu.
