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Get ready to apply to A-state’s online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Track

Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the online graduate program in nutrition and dietetics. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.

Admission Requirements:

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Bachelor's degree
3.0 cumulative GPA

To be considered for admission into the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Track online program, you must meet the following criteria:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 score across all courses taken
Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended
Completion of the additional requirements below:
- Transcripts that reflect the following courses: lifecycle nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition assessment, food science, nutrition counseling, community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and applied statistics
- You may qualify for early admission if you have completed a bachelor’s degree, finished all the prerequisites with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 across all courses taken.

Application Submission Requirements

Complete online application
Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
The following additional documents are required:
- Current resume
- Personal statement consisting of 500-1,000 words, highlighting your professional goals and the contributions you hope to make in the field of nutrition and dietetics
- Two letters of recommendation/rating forms, which should be from former supervisors, faculty or preceptors

Additional Information

While not requires for admission, additional documents are required prior to registering for your first course*.

Preceptor contacts for supervised practice
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
CPR Certification
Satisfactory background check
Documentation of TB skin test, MMR, Flu shot, Tetanus, and Hepatitis B
Liability, auto and medical insurance
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership
Acknowledgement of Student Handbook and Honor Code forms
Acknowledgement of remediation policy

*Document submission may require a one-time fee of $100.

Submit all documents to:

A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467

Fax: 870-972-3548

Email: [email protected]

For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:

A-State Online
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

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