Please read carefully. The Montclair State University Dietetic Internship application process is not the same process as the rest of the University. Refer to “Application Process for Students.”
There are two components to the application process:
- Completion of the online application through DICAS (Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service)
- Fee payable to the Montclair State University Dietetic Internship.
An interview is required before acceptance into the Program.
Important Dates for Spring Applications:
- January 15, 2025: Applications due. Students must submit all application materials via DICAS on or before this date. Montclair State University $65 application fee must be postmarked by this date.
- January 15 – February 27, 2025: Interview scheduling timeframe for qualified applicants.
- March 1, 2025: Applicant notification due date. The program will notify applicants of admissions decisions (i.e. accepted, waitlisted, rejected) on or before this date.
- March 15, 2025: Applicant decision due date. Applicants must accept or decline their spot in the program on or before this date.
Applications for the Dietetic Internship should be submitted to DICAS (Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System). The Montclair State University Dietetic Internship participates in the Spring application cycle.
Follow the directions listed for the online application. The following information will be required:
- Personal statement in 1,000 words or less. Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- What are some experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career?
- What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
- What other information do you consider important for the selection decision?
- Listing of GPA and DPD courses; DPD course list form needs to be uploaded.
- Three letters of recommendation, including an instructor and a work supervisor; Applicants must include the name and e-mail address for each reference. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form, which will be completed online.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to DICAS.
- Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or DPD Verification Statement to be sent to DICAS by your DPD Director; you will need to provide the e-mail address.
- Current resume.
- Listing of paid and volunteer work experience.
- Honors and awards.
- Phone number and address where applicant can be reached, if necessary, on Appointment Day.
The fee to use DICAS is $50 for the first application submitted, and $25 for each additional application (subject to change).
An application fee of $65 must be received by the Montclair State University Dietetic Internship.
The check or money order should be payable to the Montclair State University Dietetic Internship, include the name of the applicant on the check, and send to:
Montclair State University
Dietetic Internship
University Hall, Room 4019
Montclair, NJ 07043
Total fees for application to the Montclair State Dietetic Internship as of June 2024 (subject to change) are:
- $50 to DICAS
- $65 to the Montclair State University Dietetic Internship (nonrefundable)
A total Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) GPA of 3.2 is required to be competitive. Complete applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee for personal statement, grades, paid and volunteer experience, honors and awards, and recommendations.
Interview and writing sample: An interview with program faculty and/or Admissions Committee member/s will be required. Qualifying applicants will be contacted by phone or email to arrange a date and time for the interview which can last up to one hour and will be held on the Montclair campus or virtually. Applicants will be evaluated during the interview based on the following: professionalism, communication skills, responses to questions, critical thinking, assessment of prior learning (case-based scenario/writing sample), enthusiasm, and skills.
Portfolio: Applicants are encouraged to bring a sampling of graded, written assignments from their Didactic Program in Dietetics and Graduate Program to their scheduled interviews.
Applicants will be notified of their admission decision by March 1, 2025. Applicants must accept or decline their position with Montclair State University Dietetic Internship by March 15, 2025. Applicants must contact the DI program at 973-655-4375 or pilanskij@montclair.edu before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 15, 2025 to confirm acceptance of a position. If a message needs to be left, please provide a phone number where you may be reached to confirm your acceptance. After 5:00 p.m., the internship is under no obligation to hold the opening for the applicant.
If all positions are not filled, the DI Director may appoint interns on an individual basis, adhering to Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics requirements.
Accepted students will need to send an original Verification Statement showing completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics, original transcripts from all schools attended, and transcripts verifying the completion of a master’s degree to the Dietetic Internship at Montclair State University before beginning the program.
In addition, all undergraduate coursework, summer assignments, health examination with immune titers demonstrating immunity, evidence of COVID-19 vaccination*, negative urine drug screen, and evidence of an acceptable criminal background check must be completed, and acceptance to the Montclair State University Graduate School must be verified before beginning the internship. Students whose criminal background checks are unacceptable or show activity may not be able to continue in the internship. An orientation day for incoming interns will be scheduled in May.
*Students who attend clinical placements or internships are subject to any vaccination requirements imposed by the host site per Montclair State University policy. At this time, we would be unable to place students without proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Interns will also be required to obtain flu vaccination during flu season.