APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Application packets for Spring entry are due no later than September 30th. The program does not admit for fall semesters.
Please note that we cannot provide application fee waivers.
We do not pre-screen applicants--you MUST fill out an application: ONLINE APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
- A bachelor’s degree based on a four-year curriculum from an institution accredited by one of the regional associations of the Commission on Institution of Higher Education or equivalent.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- A minimum Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 540 on the written exam or 76 on the internet-based exam. UW will also accept a minimum score of 6.5 on the IETLS exam or certification of level 112 ELS completion in lieu of the TOEFL requirements.
- Applicants from an English speaking country or those who have attended a U.S. institution within one year preceding application to UW may request a waiver through the Office of Admissions.
- If you are accepted to our program, the Office of Admissions will request evidence of adequate financial resources to fill out your I-20 in preparation for your visa.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended are required for consideration to our program; official transcripts will be required by the Office of Admissions if you are recommended to admissions with a Departmental Approval.
- Names and contact information for at least 3 professional references who will provide letters of recommendation about your preparedness and/or qualifications for the desired graduate degree program
- A personal statement that includes:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- Discuss 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 of improvement?
- A brief resume or curriculum vitae
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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- GRE scores
- unofficial GRE scores are acceptable for consideration by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Official GRE scores will be required after acceptance by the Office of Admissions
- Our department does not have a GRE minimum, however, it is important to note that our program is highly competitive and that applicants with higher GRE scores are prioritized during consideration.
- We do not grant GRE waivers.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- unofficial TOEFL/IELTS scores are acceptable for consideration by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Official TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required after acceptance by the Office of Admissions
- GRE scores
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