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Admission Requirements & Evaluation Criteria

At a minimum, applicants should have each of the following in order to be considered forthe Program. In some cases waivers may be available. Speak to a healthcare recruiter about this possibility.<

Be a graduate from a didactic program in dietetics from an accredited college or university.

  • Have a signed verification form from the Program Director of a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
  • Have current GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score of at least 1000 (verbal and quantitative portions), and a minimum GRE analytical writing score of. 3.5.
  • Have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Meet medical and physical fitness standards
  • Have a favorable security investigation completed.
  • Meet service specific age requirements.

Candidates'applications are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate academic performance
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Demonstrated interest in military service
  • Leadership potential
  • Experience in foodservice and/or dietetics
  • GRE scores
  • Telephonic interview