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1. To ensure strong curriculum and maintain accreditation that will allow graduates to master the foundation knowledge requirements and learning outcomes for the Didactic Program in Dietetics.
2. To enhance the dietetic workforce in the region through program improvement, recruitment, retention, and advising efforts.
3. To prepare students to assume leadership roles through involvement in professional organizations, community activities, and/or employment

• A student must assume responsibility to stay informed of current and departmental policy changes.
• The student must take all prerequisites and corequisite courses listed in order to advance successfully in the program.
• The student must attain a minimum grade of “C” in all required courses.
• A required dietetics course may not be repeated more than three times in order to remain classified as a major in dietetics.
• A student will be required to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.500 to apply to enter into DIET 314 in the junior year. The adjusted cumulative GPA of a 2.75 may be considered when enrollment limitation is not an issue.

• All courses listed in the freshman and sophomore years of the curriculum, except electives, must be completed.
• A minimum grade of “C” must have been earned in all required courses taken. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500.
• Clearance of Level I background investigation check required by health care agencies, and a TB test must be completed at the senior level.
• Application to enter the junior year (DIET 314) must occur by April 1st of the second semester of the student's sophomore year.

• Students must purchase a white lab coat and name tag.
• Additional fees for labs and practicum will be added to tuition costs. Student must arrange personal transportation to and from labs and practicum rotation sites.
• Provide evidence of hospitalization insurance ($16,750 maximum aggregate policy included in UL Lafayette registration fee for full-time students or comparable policy). Please note that the university insurance policy is supplemental in nature and provides only limited coverage. Students may want to seek additional insurance coverage. Further information about student hospitalization insurance is provided through the Office of Housing and Auxiliary Services (Room 240 of the Student Union) or your local insurance agent.
• Professional Liability Coverage. Students must purchase professional liability coverage through Maginnis and Associates; 332 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 www.proliability.com advertises liability insurance for student dietitians at a cost of approximately $20.00/year.
• History & Physical exam, Clearance of Level I background investigation check required by health care agencies, drug/alcohol testing, a health care level CPR certification and a TB test must be completed at the senior level.

• Additional fees for Dietetic courses, Dietetic Labs and Dietetic Distance Learning Courses will be added to tuition costs.
• Students are encouraged to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) at a student rate of $50.00 per year.
• After the completion of a baccalaureate dregree, completion of DP Requirements, compliance to the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, completion of the DP Student Exit Survey and the RD Mock Exam, an AND Verification Statement is issued to each student enabling them to apply for any of the CADE Approved Accredited Internship Program (IP) in the United States.
• After graduation of the dietetic program, a student must apply to an accredited post graduate Internship Program (IP) to become a Registered Dietitian.
• Dietetic Internship programs may charge application fees, tuition, and/or program fees.
• Application to IP must be submitted according to each IP’s established deadlines. Most program deadlines are either September 25th or February 15th. These dates are subject to change.
• When applying to a IP a D&D Digital matching card must also be mailed by the student. The D&D card identifies the student’s IP choices in priority preference order. A fee accompanies this matching process.
• Successful completion of the IP permits the student to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian.
• Due to limited dietetic internship slots nationwide, enrollment is competitive. A student may reapply as many times as they desire.