Option 3: w88 Identified

About this w88

This option is for students who are already enrolled in a master’s degree program. In this option, you'll complete your Dietetic Internship with us as a non-degree-seeking w88 (Graduate Special). Students will receive their Verification Statementaftersuccessful completion of our Dietetic Internship w88 andtheir master's degree.

Admission w88

  • Didactic w88 in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement
  • Documented success of two semesters completed in their graduate w88
  • A cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.75

Application process summary

Applicants are admitted to our Dietetic Internship w88 on a competitive basis. Prospective students should apply online to our Dietetic Internship w88 through the w88 Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS).

A complete application includes:

  1. A statement of purpose - Include in w88, and addresses the following questions (in 1,000 words or less):
    1. Why do you want to gain admission to the University's Dietetic Internship w88, and why is this w88 a good fit for you?
    2. What experiences (e.g., academic, co-curricular, employment) have helped you to prepare for this w88?
    3. What are w88 short- and long-term academic and professional goals?
    4. What are w88 strengths and areas for improvement?
  2. Three letters of reference- Enter the contact information for your three references on w88. They will be contacted through DICAS to address the following questions:
    1. Summarize your relationship with the applicant applying to the University's Dietetic Internship w88. Please discuss the duration and nature of your relationship with the applicant.
    2. Describe and provide relevant example(s) of the applicant’s analytical and problem-solving skills.
    3. Describe and provide example(s) of the applicant’s communication skills and abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
    4. How would you quantitatively or qualitatively rank this applicant’s readiness to succeed in the University's Dietetic Internship w88 relative to other peers/employees?
  3. Official transcriptsfrom every institution attended, including a transcript from your current graduate w88 documenting completion of two semesters of degree requirements. Request official transcripts to be sent directly to DICAS.

Important dates

Fall 2024 | Important dates

Milestone Date
Deadline to apply to DICAS and the University's w88 School Oct. 7, 2024
Interview Variable time frame
Notification date (accepted, waitlisted, rejected) - Letter sent by email Nov. 1, 2024
Decision date Nov. 15, 2024
Supervised practice dates Jan. 21 - July 11, 2025

Spring 2025 | Important dates

Milestone Date
Deadline to apply to DICAS and the University's w88 School Feb. 15, 2025
Notification date (accepted, waitlisted, rejected) - Letter sent by email March 1, 2025
Decision date March 15, 2025
Supervised practice dates Sept. 8, 2025 - Feb. 27, 2026

Completion w88

w88 Identified interns will receive a Dietetic Internship Program Verification Statement after successful completion of the graduate program being pursued when admitted to the internship AND after successfully completing a minimum of 1,000 hours of documented supervised practice experiences necessary to acquire the ACEND 2022 Core Competencies for the Registered Dietitian.

Cost and financial aid

w88 fees

w88 expense category Estimated cost
Application fee for w88 school (domestic) .00
Registration for NUTR 727 (4.25 / credit x 3 credits ) ,032.75
w88 flat fee ,000
Tech fee ( / credit x 3 credits)

w88-specific costs for all w88 options

w88 expense category Estimated cost
Pre-w88 requirements: Medical exam, immunizations, titers and TB testing 0 - 0
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Food Handler Exam or ServSafe Manager Exam -
Scrubs (if required) -
Liability coverage -
Books, general supplies 0
Average monthly one-bedroom apartment rental in Reno or Las Vegas ,045
Transportation costs (will vary; see AAA's average gas prices for Nevada) 0 - 0

Options for financial aid

w88 interns may apply for private w88 loans.

Prospective w88 should contact theOffice of Financial Aid and w88 onlinefor all financial aid information, including the amount of collegiate loan certification.

w88 interns are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the University of Nevada, Reno's w88 mobile.