Nutrition and Dietetics (M.S.) Application

Applications to the NDMS program open February 1. The priority deadline for applications is by April 1. Please note a spring or summer semester start is not available for the NDMS. Apply by clicking the 'NDMS Application Form' below.

NDMS Application Form

The maximum number of applicants accepted into the program each year is 20.

The priority deadline for applications is by April 1 of each year. Applications can be submitted as early as February 1 each year for a fall semester start in the same year. Applications will not be accepted prior to February 1 for a fall semester start in the same year and applications will not be reviewed until April 1.

If the number of applications by April 1 is 20 or less, applicants who meet eligibility and prerequisite course requirements will be conditionally accepted into the program and notified as such by the NDMS Program Director by April 5.

If the number of applicants who meet eligibility and prerequisite course requirements exceeds 20 by the April 1 deadline:

• The NDMS Program Director will request additional information (personal statement and references) be submitted by April 10.
• An internal selection committee of faculty will evaluate and score applications. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision to decline or accept by April 20.

If the number of applicants who meet eligibility and prerequisite course requirements is less than 20 by April 1 with an application status of "OPEN" as indicated on the NDMS website, then:

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling, (first come, first serve) basis with a final application deadline by July 1 of each year for a fall semester start in the current year.
• Qualified applicants who meet eligibility and prerequisite course requirements will be conditionally accepted and notified as such by the NDMS Program Director within a week of submitting their application until the number of maximum program slots is filled.
• If qualified applicants submit an application on the same day and the number of remaining student slots cannot accommodate all applicants; the Program Director will request additional information (personal statement and references) to be submitted and scored by faculty to determine which student(s) are accepted to fill remaining NDMS program openings.

Conditional Acceptance

Program eligibility and prerequisite courses must be met by the timeframes indicated or students will not be allowed to start the NDMS program. In this instance, students will be advised on the best course forward and may choose to apply to the NDMS program in the future if requirements are met or may continue studies in the Nutrition & Dietetics (B.S.) program.