This page will help you prepare your program application. On here you will find additional information not covered in detail on our other pages, including:
- DICAS (DIETETICS INCLUSIVE CENTRALIZED APPLICATION SERVICE)
- SELECT YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION(S)
- APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
- PRIORITY ADMISSION (also see PROGRAM INFORMATION page)
- APPLICATION CHECKLIST (A PDF FILE FOR YOU TO LOOK OVER PRIOR TO FINALIZING YOUR APPLICATION)
- INTERNATIONAL DEGREES (FOR APPLICANTS HOLDING A DEGREE FROM A COUNTRY OUTSIDE THE US)
DICAS (Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service)
Sodexo is participating in DICAS dicas.liaisoncas.com
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To locate our 3 programs on DICAS:
Create and sign into your account on DICAS. Click on the tab: Add Program. Search for Sodexo and you will be able to choose either program. Review admission and application requirements on the site. |
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1) URI Sodexo Graduate Program (GP)
Integrated Experiential Track
Available for Sept 2026 Start
In our partnership with the University of Rhode Island we are proud to offer an innovative Future Education Model (FEM) Graduate Program that integrates master’s level coursework, 100% online, and supervised experiential learning in one program to meet the 2024 entry-level RDN requirement. Students become MS, RDNs in 12 months under the Future Education Model Standards.
International students under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll since it is a fully online program.
This program option starts with an in-person orientation in September 2026.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2026
Integrated Experiential Track
Available for Sept 2026 Start
In our partnership with the University of Rhode Island we are proud to offer an innovative Future Education Model (FEM) Graduate Program that integrates master’s level coursework, 100% online, and supervised experiential learning in one program to meet the 2024 entry-level RDN requirement. Students become MS, RDNs in 12 months under the Future Education Model Standards.
International students under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll since it is a fully online program.
This program option starts with an in-person orientation in September 2026.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2026
2) Dietetic Internship with
URI MS Option
Available for Feb 2026 Start
We offer our18-month Dietetic Internship with URI MS Option (MSDI) program through our Individualized Experiential Track with the University of Rhode Island for students who want to start their experiential learning experience in February. The graduate degree program with URI will begin the following September, and is completed 100% online. This program option is specifically designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and desire a flexible route to complete both the internship and the Masters in Dietetics.
International students under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll since it is a fully online program.
This program option starts with an in-person orientation in February.
Applications are due in DICAS October 2025 (exact day to be posted when available) for our February 2026 start.
URI MS Option
Available for Feb 2026 Start
We offer our18-month Dietetic Internship with URI MS Option (MSDI) program through our Individualized Experiential Track with the University of Rhode Island for students who want to start their experiential learning experience in February. The graduate degree program with URI will begin the following September, and is completed 100% online. This program option is specifically designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and desire a flexible route to complete both the internship and the Masters in Dietetics.
International students under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll since it is a fully online program.
This program option starts with an in-person orientation in February.
Applications are due in DICAS October 2025 (exact day to be posted when available) for our February 2026 start.
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3) Sodexo Dietetic Internship
Available for a Feb 2026 and Sep 2026 Start For applicants with a masters degree (or masters degree in progress, close to completion), we are excited to offer a free-standing internship option only, with interns completing 1024 hours of supervised practice. This option is available for both applications cycles on DICAS. With two cohorts each year: Applications are due in DICAS October 2025 (exact day to be posted when available) for our February 2026 start. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2026 for the Sept 2026 start. |
For our September 2026 Start, we will notify you of your acceptance decision by March 1, 2026 (likely these will go out sooner!)
You have until March 15th to inform us of your decision.
We continue to accept applicants on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2026.
You have until March 15th to inform us of your decision.
We continue to accept applicants on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2026.
All applications require:
- a Personal statement (approximately 1000 words)
recommended to include:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- What are some 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 needing
improvement?
- Anything else you feel that is important to add - work experience
- volunteer work
- three References
(at least one academic and at least one work or volunteer; references should not be from family members) - honors and awards
- calculated GPAs (DPD Sci, DPD Prof., DPD Overall)
- you can pay DICAS for this, or enter the courses and grades on your own for free.
- completion of a short questionnaire (on DICAS in the section called "Questions") where we ask you to indicate your preferred geographic region(s) (State, City) for completing you experiential learning along with your specialty rotation preferences.
- To applicants who are reapplying and using their previous application on DICAS: DICAS does not allow you to update certain sections of your application. Please email any updated information that you can’t submit on DICAS to [email protected]
Interviews and Specific Questions about Your Application
Our Selection Committee reviews every application. Applications are rated on every aspect of the DICAS application. Applicants who achieve a score that meets or exceeds the qualifications of our Selection Committee will be invited to interview in person or in a video conference call.
Our Selection Committee reviews every application. Applications are rated on every aspect of the DICAS application. Applicants who achieve a score that meets or exceeds the qualifications of our Selection Committee will be invited to interview in person or in a video conference call.
Select your Preferred Location(s)
Please see the Program Information page and the Open Houses and Contact page for an overview of where our locations are. When applying through DICAS, you can specify your preferred location(s) for the February start date. Click/tap the link below to see our available sites (States/Cities) within our regions. If you prefer a location outside these listed regions, contact our National Director, Janet Debelius. We may have placements available in other areas as we acquire new business.
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
You will need to pay a fee to DICAS. Check with DICAS to verify their current fee structure. During the most recent application cycle it was set at $50 for the first program you apply to and $25 for each additional program. This fee is payable to DICAS.
The cost for applying to our program is $50. We review every application in detail, and this cost is different from the DICAS fee. For your application to be complete, click/tap the link below to submit your payment.
We only accept credit card payment using the payment portal, which is accessed via the link below.
The cost for applying to our program is $50. We review every application in detail, and this cost is different from the DICAS fee. For your application to be complete, click/tap the link below to submit your payment.
We only accept credit card payment using the payment portal, which is accessed via the link below.
Priority Admission
-Only for Applicants to the Dietetic Internship-
Our program has priority admission slots available. To be considered, you must be:
Employed by Sodexo in any segment as a manager or a frontline employee, or
Employed by a Sodexo client and are supervised by a Sodexo manager
See the Priority Admission section on the Program Information page to
learn more about this option, how to apply, and important due dates.
Employed by Sodexo in any segment as a manager or a frontline employee, or
Employed by a Sodexo client and are supervised by a Sodexo manager
See the Priority Admission section on the Program Information page to
learn more about this option, how to apply, and important due dates.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
A PDF FILE FOR YOU TO LOOK OVER PRIOR TO FINALIZING YOUR APPLICATION
iNTERNATIONAL dEGREES
FOR APPLICANTS HOLDING A DEGREE FROM A COUNTRY OUTSIDE THE US
If you have an international degree you will need to have your degree validated by an approved agency to ensure it meets the equivalent requirements in the US. If you are applying to the Dietetic Internship only option, you can use the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics list of approved agencies found here: EatRight Approved Agencies. If you are applying for the University of Rhode Island-Sodexo Graduate Program, you can use the approved agencies from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services found here: NACES Approved Agencies. The following agencies are approved by both:
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Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants
www.jsilny.org [email protected] 305-273-1616 |
International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc.
www.ierf.org
[email protected]
310-258-9451
Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc.
www.ierf.org
[email protected]
310-258-9451
Please visit our FAQs page for additional information, or reach out to us directly if you have any questions.