PROGRAM GUIDELINES   

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of the Dietetic Internship is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all rotations, assignments, and other program requirements within the scheduled time frames.  Interns who successfully complete the internship are eligible to sit for the national registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian.

Graduation ceremonies are usually held during the last week of the internship.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance is required for all classes, rotations, and special programs unless the intern is excused in advance.

SCHEDULES:

Individual weekly schedules are planned and distributed by the intern’s preceptor.  Generally, the schedule is a 40-hour week, Monday though Friday.  Days and hours may vary, however, due to the requirements of individual rotations, assignments, or other scheduled activities.

EMPLOYMENT:

Some interns have been able to hold part-time employment during the internship program.  We recognize the need for income; however we stress that the Dietetic Internship should be the intern’s first priority and expectations of interns do not change due to employment status.

INSURANCE:

Sodexo does not provide health care or accident insurance for interns.  It is the intern’s responsibility to obtain this coverage and are strongly encouraged to do so.

TRAVEL:

Some local travel is expected from the intern, therefore, reliable transportation is required.  The principle requirement is travel to and from sites where classes are held, to the intern’s account, or to other affiliations.

RETENTION:

Intern retention is of utmost importance and every effort is made to retain 100% of interns who begin the internship.

Interns who drop out of the internship or who are dismissed due to poor performance or other failure to comply with program requirements will not be reinstated nor will tuition be refunded.  If the intern desires, he/she may reapply at a future date.