Didactic Program in Dietetics
Family and Consumer Sciences
College of Education and Human DevelopmentDietetics
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Application and Admission
This program begins Fall 2010 | Catalog Description 
Admission to the professional component (years 3 and 4) of the DPD is competitive. The admission criteria and application procedures are described below.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
- Attainment of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of required courses or the equivalent listed under pre-dietetics with no grade lower than a C in any of the following courses: ENGL 1050, BIOS 1120, CHEM 1100/1110, FCS 2600, CHEM 1120/1130, BIOS 2400, BIOS 2320, CHEM 3700/3710.
- Completion of majority (70%) of WMU general education requirements is strongly suggested prior to applying to the dietetics program.
- Completion of a letter of application stating reasons for selecting dietetics as a career and short- and long-term professional goals.
As space is limited, fulfillment of admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Application Process:
Students may only apply to the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) once a year in the spring semester. Applicants must complete the DPD application form and write a letter of application. In addition official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended other than WMU must be submitted along with the application material. Applications will not be reviewed until all application materials have been received. The application deadline is January 15th. All applications are reviewed and admission determined by the DPD selection committee, consisting of full-time and part-time DPD faculty. Provisionary admission is made and notifications are sent by February 15. This allows students to register for upcoming fall courses. In order to be officially admitted to the dietetics program all those receiving provisionary admission must successfully complete pre-dietetic courses taken during spring semester. If these courses are taken at an institution other than WMU, students must submit official copies of their transcripts containing their spring semester grades. The committee will review spring semester transcripts, and make final admission decisions. Final admission notifications will be mailed to students by May 15. Students officially admitted to the program must provide a written confirmation of acceptance by June 1. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Room 3326 Kohrman hall or online.
Application should include the following:
- A completed DPD application form
. - Official transcripts from all Universities and colleges attended other than WMU.
- A word-processed letter of application (maximum length 11/2 pages in font size 12 and double spaced) stating reasons for selecting dietetics as a career and short- and long-term professional goals.
- A non-refundable application fee of $20 (make check payable to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences).
- Please place all materials in an envelope and send to the address below.
Note: Students officially admitted to the dietetics program must complete the TB screening and complete a background check. The TB screening can be completed through the Sindecuse Health Center on campus, or through a private physician or clinic. The cost for background check is $70 and can be completed through WMU Public Safety Office. Students will not be allowed to register for courses until the above screening and background checks are completed and results provided to DPD director, Dr. Arezoo Rojhani. In addition all students admitted to the dietetics program must become student members of the American Dietetic Association. The cost of becoming a student member of ADA for 2008-09 was $49.
Application materials should be sent to:
Dr. Arezoo Rojhani, Ph.D., R.D.
Associate Professor, DPD Director
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5322