Computer Match
The Onsite Track and Distance Track slots for the internship are filled through the spring DICAS match process each year.
First Round Match Process
Candidates that have been successfully matched to the Marywood Dietetic Internship will be notified on the appointment day through the Computer matching process. These candidates must confirm by email with the Program Director that they accept the slot no later than 6 p.m, EST on the appointment day. The Program Director, Stephanie Minkoff, can be reached at sminkoff@marywood.edu. No phone calls or emails from unmatched candidates will be accepted at this time.
DICAS Match Process
The Marywood University Dietetic Internship Program participates in Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) Spring Computer Matching Process in April of each year. See the DICAS Applicant Help Center for an overview of the application process. Our Dietetic Internship program will participate in the April 2023 Dietetic Internship Centralized Application process (DICAS) for the first round. DICAS and D & D Digital deadline is February 15, 2023.
- Information on the Computer Matching Process: DICAS Website.
- Apply through DICAS spring match online. email DICASinfo@DICAS.org.
- Applicants who are not part of the pre-select program must participate in a national computer matching process and must submit a complete electronic (DICAS) internship application.
- Students also need to register online with D&D Digital and enter contact information, program preferences and pay fees with a credit card on or before the deadline date.
- Note: Computer matching to a Dietetic Internship is a two-step process that includes completion of the application through DICAS and registering for computer matching with D&D Digital.
- Please contact D&D Digital for current cost or contact by email at info@dnddigital.com. Additional contact information for D&D Digital Systems, Inc. is 304 Main Street - Suite 301, Ames, IA 50010; Phone 515-292-0490; Fax 515-663-9427.
- Include your GRE Scores (recommended but not required) in the DICAS application. (#2407 Institutional Code). Have your official transcripts and GRE Scores mailed to Mr. Jason Thiel, Graduate Admissions Counselor, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. Should you have any questions about the graduate application process and/or necessary documents for the Masters DI Program please contact jmthiel@marywood.edu.
- It is not required to have preceptors identified as part of the DICAS application process.
Note: The Marywood University Master's Dietetic Internship program has no additional application fees, specific to the university, beyond the application fees for DICAS and D&D Digital.
Second Round Match Process
Following first round match, typically at 12 pm EST on Thursday of that week, second round match opens - D & D Digital will release the names of the DI programs that did not fill their class. Interested candidates, who have not been matched by D&D Digital in the first round, need to follow this program's criteria as listed below:
- Unmatched candidates may contact the Dietetic Internship program director and the clinical coordinator when 2nd round match opens at noon EST by submitting their name and contact information along with a copy of their DICAS application as an email attachment to the following email addresses: sminkoff@marywood.edu, morlowsky@marywood.edu
- Your downloaded DICAS application must include the list of your DPD courses and grades, work/volunteer experience, and a personal statement.
- On the DICAS program designations page, there are instructions to download a pdf. You also have the option to contact the DICAS customer service line at 617-612-2885 to assist you with obtaining a copy of your DICAS application.
- Marywood University’s Dietetic Internship second round applications will be considered beginning at noon on 2nd round match day until all slots are filled.
- Please be aware that applications will be reviewed until all slots are filled. The slots could be filled within that first day. Timely response is crucial to securing a slot if offered.
- There is no fee to submit an application to Marywood.
Please do not call the DI program director.
If you choose to disregard the above statement and call the Program Director, please note that due the large volume of calls expected, you may receive a “busy” signal and an option to leave a message. There is no guarantee that the Program Director can return your call.
Important Note:
- Second Round: Be sure to indicate which TRACK of the Dietetic Internship you are interested in if slots are available for both; either ONSITE OR DISTANCE. Distance track facilities are required to be > 125 miles from Scranton, PA.
- Please be aware that due to the volume of emails and applications the program director will be unable to confirm receipt of your email or application or let you know if you were not selected.
All students will need to submit a Marywood University Graduate Admissions Application. This is done after you are offered and have accepted a slot in the program through the computer matching process. Acceptance by Graduate Admissions does not guarantee admissions to the internship program. If conditionally accepted you will need to submit your original Verification Statement and final official transcript(s) to the Program Director.
Note: The Marywood University Master's Dietetic Internship program has no additional application fees, specific to the university, beyond the application fees for DICAS and D&D Digital.
Admission Requirements:
- A Baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college or foreign equivalent as determined by a recognized credentialing agency
- Verification Statement from an ACEND approved Didactic Program in Dietetics within 5 years of application
- If >5 years please provide results of an upper level nutrition course such as MNT taken within the past 2 years
- Relevant work and/or volunteer experiences
- Minimum DPD GPA of 3.0
Application Requirements:
- Statement of purpose and goals (Personal Statement)
- Three letters of recommendation
- DPD Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete
The Admissions Decision Is Based On:
- A completed centralized internship application
Important In your personal statement please indicate if you are applying to the Onsite Track or Distance Track.
You have 60 days to submit all the necessary forms for the program following the acceptance of an internship slot if offered. Once all the paperwork is accepted and approved by the Program Director you will be permitted to be in the program.
Application Completion
Once your graduate application is completed, you will receive a letter from graduate admissions notifying you of your acceptance. At this point, a $500 non-refundable deposit will be required before you can register for classes. The $500 deposit will be paid through the Marywood University Graduate Admissions portal. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Program Director.
Please note that acceptance into the Graduate School does not imply that you have been accepted into the DI Program.
You are strongly advised to contact the director of the DI program before applying in order to receive any updated information.