Application Procedures
Computer Matching
All applicants will be required to participate in computer matching. Applicants can obtain computer matching instructions directly from D&D Digital Systems, by telephone, 515.292.0490, or via e-mail.
Applications for consideration must be submitted electronically by February 15 through the DI Centralized Application System (DICAS). Contact DICAS at 617.612.2855 or via e-mail.
The full match calendar is available on the ACEND website. NOTE: There is a D&D registration fee of $55, and a DICAS application fee of $50 for the first designation and $25 for each additional designation.
Watch the DICAS Application Overview Video for help filling out your application.
Application to the Brooklyn College DI
All of the following must be submitted online via DICAS:
- Official transcripts from all universities and institutions attended
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete
- Three letters of recommendation from appropriate professionals
- Completed application form
- Résumé
- Statement of career goals
In addition, the Brooklyn College DI requires the following supplemental materials*:
- Nonrefundable application fee of $40. Make check payable to "Brooklyn College Departmental Receipts," and in the memo please note "Member Organization-Nutrition Fund." Mail to: Brooklyn College DI Program, Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889. (Note this fee is separate from the $50 fee to apply to DICAS.)
- Transcript indicating completion of required graduate credits. Brooklyn College students applying to the DI must complete 24 credits in the M.A. Foods and Health Equity program, or 30 credits in the M.S. Nutrition program, including required courses and HNSC 7240X – (Assessment Techniques) by the end of the spring semester immediately prior to the start of the internship. All other students must provide an official transcript of a graduate degree..
- Recent photo—upload to DICAS
*All the additional materials can be uploaded in the supplemental section of DICAS website. Select "Program Designations" on the homepage; after you select Brooklyn College, click on the icon under the "supplemental (optional)" section. You will then be allowed to upload these materials.
Contact DICAS at 617.612.2855 or via e-mail for further information.
