What You'll Find on This Page
Here is an overview of the key topics, application guidelines, and downloadable resources covered in detail below:
DICAS Portal Instructions
Step-by-step guidance on creating your account, navigating to "Add Program," and submitting through DICAS.
Program Pathways and Deadlines
Detailed breakdowns and DICAS submission deadlines for our GP, MSDI, and Standalone DI tracks.
Notification and Acceptance Dates
Key dates for decision release announcements and applicant enrollment confirmation windows.
Preferred Location Selection
Instructions for selecting and ranking your geographic rotation preferences across our available regions.
Application Fee Payment
How to submit your required program application fee securely online alongside your DICAS submission.
Priority Admission
Eligibility criteria, benefits, and instructions for applicants qualifying for early priority consideration.
PDF Resource
Application Checklist
A printable, step-by-step checklist to verify all required materials prior to submitting on DICAS.
International Degrees
Specific transcript evaluation policies and foreign degree requirements for non-U.S. educated applicants.
Centralized Application Portal
DICAS Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service
Sodexo participates in DICAS for all program tracks. Complete and submit your centralized application through the official portal.
How to Locate & Select Our Programs
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Create or Log In
Access your existing account or register a new applicant profile on the DICAS portal.
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Navigate to "Add Program"
Open the Add Program tab located in your main application dashboard.
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Search for Sodexo
Search using our organization name to view and select your preferred pathway among our three tracks.
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Review Requirements
Carefully verify all program-specific criteria, transcripts, and document uploads before submitting.
Centralized Admissions
Program Pathways & Application Deadlines
Sodexo offers three tailored routes to meet entry-level RDN standards. Select your pathway below to view structure, practice requirements, and upcoming DICAS deadlines.
12-Month Track
URI / Sodexo Graduate Program (GP)
Integrated Experiential Track
An innovative Future Education Model (FEM) program integrating 100% online master’s coursework with supervised experiential learning in one step to meet entry-level RDN requirements.
Start Date
September 2027 (In-person orientation)
Format
100% Online Coursework via URI + Supervised Practice
DICAS Application Deadline
September 2027 Start: Due by January 25, 2027
Rolling Admissions
Applications submitted after Jan 25 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 1, 2027.
Visa Notice
International applicants under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll due to the fully online curriculum structure.
18-Month Track
Dietetic Internship with URI MS Option
Combined MSDI Pathway
A flexible pathway for individuals with a bachelor's degree seeking to begin supervised practice early in February and earn their Master in Dietetics online starting the following September.
Start Date
February 2027 (In-person orientation)
Format
Supervised practice begins Feb; 100% online URI Master’s starts Sept
DICAS Application Deadline
February 2027 Start: Due by October 11, 2026
Visa Notice
International applicants under F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll due to the fully online curriculum structure.
Supervised Practice Only
Sodexo Standalone Dietetic Internship
1,024-Hour Free-Standing Track
Designed for applicants who already hold a master’s degree or are actively completing an approved, asynchronous graduate degree program.
Cohorts Available
February 2027 & September 2027
Practice Hours
1,024 Hours of Supervised Practice
DICAS Application Deadlines
Feb 2027 Start: Due by October 11, 2026
Sep 2027 Start: Due by January 25, 2027
September Start Rolling
September applications submitted after Jan 25 will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1, 2027.
Degree Requirement
In-progress Master’s programs must be asynchronous to accommodate daytime rotations, with degree conferral aligned to internship completion.
Admissions Schedule
Notification & Acceptance Dates
Key decision timelines and candidate confirmation windows based on when your DICAS application is submitted.
Round 1 Deadline
Applications Received by October 11, 2026
Admissions Decision
You will be notified of our decision by November 1, 2026 (decisions are frequently released earlier).
Candidate Confirmation Window
Accepted applicants have until November 10, 2026 to submit their enrollment decision.
Round 2 / Spring Submissions
Applications Received After October 11, 2026
Admissions Decision
You will be notified of our decision by March 1, 2027 (decisions are frequently released earlier).
Candidate Confirmation Window
Accepted applicants have until March 10, 2027 to submit their enrollment decision.
Checklist & Guidelines
Required Application Materials
Every applicant must submit the following materials through DICAS. Please ensure each section is complete prior to your submission deadline.
Personal Statement
~1,000 WordsYour personal statement should directly address the following key points:
- Why Dietetics: What motivated you to enter the dietetics profession?
- Relevant Experience: Experiences that have helped prepare you for this career.
- Career Goals: Your short-term and long-term professional aspirations.
- Self-Assessment: Personal strengths, weaknesses, and areas for ongoing improvement.
- Additional Context: Any other unique perspectives or background details you wish to highlight.
Three (3) References
Letters of RecommendationRequired distribution of professional references:
- At least one (1) Academic reference.
- At least one (1) Work or Volunteer reference.
- Note: References from family members are not accepted.
Experience & Achievements
DICAS ProfileDocument all relevant background in your application profile:
- Employment History: Paid work and related industry experience.
- Volunteer Service: Community and nutrition-related volunteer hours.
- Honors & Awards: Academic, professional, or leadership recognition.
Calculated GPAs
Academic RecordsProvide your DPD Science, DPD Professional, and DPD Overall GPAs:
- Enter courses and grades on your own for free, or utilize DICAS's calculation service.
Program Questionnaire
DICAS "Questions" TabComplete the short questionnaire directly in DICAS:
- Geographic Preferences: Indicate preferred state and city rotation regions.
- Specialty Rotations: Specify clinical or community focus areas.
Admissions Selection
Review & Interview Process
Our Selection Committee reviews every application thoroughly. Applicants who achieve a score meeting or exceeding qualification thresholds will be invited to participate in a video conference or in-person interview.
Geographic Preferences
Select Your Preferred Location(s)
Explore available rotation sites across the country and specify your geographic preferences when submitting your application in DICAS.
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 your cohort start date.
Seeking a location outside these listed regions?
Please contact our National Director, Kristin Golebiewski ([email protected]). We may have supervised practice placements available in other geographic areas as we continue to acquire new business.
Payment Guidelines
Application Fee Payment
Review the fee structure and submit your required program evaluation fee securely online to finalize your application.
Centralized Portal
1. DICAS Service Fee
Payable directly to DICAS through their online application portal.
Please verify current rates on DICAS. In the most recent application cycle, fees were set at $50 for the first program and $25 for each additional program.
Program Application Fee
2. Sodexo Program Fee
$50
USD / Application
This fee supports the comprehensive, individual review of your application materials by our Selection Committee and is separate from the DICAS fee.
Complete Your Application Payment
For your application to be considered complete, submit your $50 program fee via our secure payment portal. We only accept credit card payments through this link.
Early Consideration Pathway
Priority Admission
Dedicated early admission slots for eligible Sodexo employees and client-managed staff applying to the Dietetic Internship.
Our program offers dedicated priority admission slots for qualified candidates. To be considered for this pathway, you must meet one of the following employment criteria:
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Employed by Sodexo in any segment as a manager or a frontline employee.
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Employed by a Sodexo client and actively supervised by a Sodexo manager.
Important Due Dates & Requirements
Please see the Priority Admission section on our Program Information page to learn more about this option, how to apply, and important due dates.
Downloadable Resource
Application Checklist
PDF guide and printable resource for finalizing and reviewing your submission materials.
Make sure you haven't missed any critical steps or required materials. Download and review our official printable checklist prior to finalizing and submitting your application through DICAS.
Submission Tip
Keep this checklist handy to cross-reference your transcripts, GPA entries, reference requests, and supplemental responses before submitting.
Foreign Credential Guidelines
International Degrees
Guidelines and evaluation requirements for applicants holding a post-secondary degree from outside the United States.
If you completed your post-secondary education or degree program outside the United States, your academic records must undergo official credential evaluation to verify U.S. equivalency.
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Foreign Degree Evaluation
Official transcripts must be evaluated by an approved independent credential evaluation agency (such as WES, ECE, or other NACES members) demonstrating U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalency.
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DPD Verification / ACEND Standards
Applicants must obtain a Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) confirming that all prerequisite dietetics coursework requirements are fulfilled.
Visa Sponsorship Notice
Please note that our online and distance program tracks do not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship. Applicants must have independent legal authorization to study and complete supervised practice hours within the United States.
Approved Evaluators
Foreign Credential Evaluation Agencies
Applicants with degrees completed outside the United States may utilize any of the following recognized evaluation services to obtain an official course-by-course evaluation.
Educational Perspectives (EP)
Globe Language Services, Inc.
Josef Silny & Associates
International Education ConsultantsFoundation for Intl. Services (FIS)
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
World Education Services (WES)
Intl. Education Research Foundation (IERF)
Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc.Have More Questions?
Please visit our FAQs page for additional information, or reach out to us directly if you have any questions.