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The general process to becoming s to have:

1. Degree: A minimum of a graduate degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or equivalent). The graduate degree requirement may be met in any area.
2. Nutrition-Related Coursework: Complete one of the  for coursework (DPD, CP, or GP).
3. Supervised Practice: Complete one of the  for supervised practice (DI, ISPP, CP, or GP).

There are multiple  to obtain the requirements:

The dietetic internship/Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) is a post-baccalaureate supervised practice program that occurs independently or coordinated with a graduate degree program. An ACEND-accredited SPE is typically a full-time and non-paid commitment for the duration of six to twelve months. Upon completion of an SPE, students are eligible to take the National Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

The selection process for SPE applicants is very competitive, but CPP graduates have fared well against their peers and more options exist than ever before. Students should plan to build an effective career portfolio during their undergraduate experience. To meet the minimum eligibility requirements for a DI, individuals must complete the ACEND-accredited DPD coursework and earn their bachelor's degree*.

      *There are some GP programs that offer the DPD at the graduate level, so please explore ACEND’s website for these options.

In addition, strong applicants usually have a grade point average at or above 3.0 (but not necessarily); paid and volunteer work experiences in dietetics and related fields; demonstrated effective leadership, professional, and communication skills; shown commitment to community service and the practice of dietetics; and received strong recommendations from faculty and employers. For most CP and SPE programs, the student must have met the minimum requirements and obtained a Verification Statement by the time the SPE begins.

There are two applications each year through DICAS. The Fall application timeline is for applications due between Summer and Nov. 1 and for Spring, applications are due after Nov. 1 but by March 1. These due dates may not correspond to a start date (for example, a Fall program application does NOT mean the program starts before August of the following year. You’ll need to find program-specific information on each respective program website.

Applying for programs that complement your qualifications and skills will increase your chances of being accepted to an SPE. DPD students are encouraged to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog for SPE and graduate programs anywhere in the nation. They are advised to find an SPE and graduate program that fits their financial, academic, and geographic needs.

To better assist students, the DPD program at ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog provides information workshops each fall and weekly office hours with the DPD Director to discuss applications, classes, and anything career-related for the Dietetics students.

The department also offers a one-unit course every spring (NTR 4310 – Health Science and Nutrition Graduate Program Exploration and Preparation) to provide students with the information needed to successfully pursue graduate degree programs, SPE’s, the DTR certification, and job opportunities.

Please use the various resources, including those posted to the Dietetics Canvas page for current students, to advance your potential as a post-baccalaureate candidate. You can always reach the DPD Director at dpd@cpp.edu

Almost all dietetic internships will be using the  in addition to specific requirements for each dietetic internship. Please refer to the dietetic internship’s website for any additional instructions regarding the application

For the DICAS instructional video, visit .

Most dietetic internships participate in the computer match. Applicants would need to register and submit all the internship programs they plan to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog to  by Feb. 15 for the April match and Sept. 15 for the Fall match at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

For questions about the centralized application, please contact DICAS customer support at 617-612-2855 or support@dicas.myliaison.com. 

CPP DPD Course List Form for 2025-27 (PDF)

CPP DPD Course List Form for 2024-25 (PDF)

CPP DPD Course List Form for 2023-24 (PDF)

CPP DPD Course List Form for 2022-23 (PDF)

CPP DPD Course List Form for 2021-22 (PDF)

For course lists prior to Fall 2021, please contact the didactic program director at dpd@cpp.edu. 

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Students who successfully complete the DPD coursework at ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog and have earned a bachelor's degree are eligible to take the DTR examination. If you're interested in becoming a Registered Dietetic Technician, see below.

DTR Exam process:

1. Please order and have a set of official transcripts* emailed to dpd@cpp.edu OR a sealed official transcript mailed directly from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Registrar's Office to my address listed below.

*Note: The date that your bachelor's degree was conferred must appear at the top of the first page of the official transcripts.

Emily Kiresich, PhD, RD
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768

1. Pay the $25 nonrefundable DTR exam processing fee via E-Market at 
2. Upon receipt of the transcript and the payment, I will email you to schedule an appointment to complete the additional required paperwork via Zoom