Eligibility, Program Completion, and Transfer Application Requirements

Undergraduate Nutrition majors and post-graduate students who have not previously met DPD course requirements can participate in the DPD program if they meet all the following eligibility requirements for participation based on their undergraduate or post-graduate status.

DPD Eligibility Requirements for All Students

All students must attend one DPD Orientation during the semester that you are registered in the final required courses to meet eligibility requirements. For example, attend DPD orientation during the semester that you are registered in NUTR 202 or 203.

Grades will be confirmed at the end of the semester, and students will be asked by the academic advisor if they still want to move into the DPD program prior to actual movement into it. DPD Orientation is offered twice in both the fall and spring semesters. Specific orientation dates will be announced on the departmental website and departmental listserv.*

All students must also read through the DPD Student Handbook. Sign and email the signature page at the end of the handbook to Meghan Windham at [email protected] prior to your first semester admission into the DPD program.

DPD Transfer Course and Experiential Learning Equivalency Policies

Individuals interested in transferring into Texas A&M University and the Department of Nutrition should refer to the university’s admissions information for Transfer Students for information on transfer programs and initiatives, scholarships and financial aid, and resources including course substitutions.

Texas A&M University DPD Program does not offer distance instruction. Texas A&M University DPD Program does not accept experiential learning as substitution for DPD coursework.

Transfer Coursework Verification

Undergraduate Students

The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCN) is used to determine what course numbers will transfer from Texas Community Colleges into the Texas A&M University DPD Program. The Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog maintains an updated list of TCCN equivalent courses.

Coursework not found on the Transfer Student Equivalency webpage, including coursework from colleges outside of Texas, will be evaluated by the Texas A&M University Office of Admissions and/or the Department of Nutrition advisors at the time of application. 

International Students

International students completing a degree from another country should reference the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics information for international students.

Post Graduate Students

Post-graduate/graduate students must provide all official transcripts and proof of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a United States regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent to Meghan Windham, DPD Director, and meet with her for coursework evaluation prior to consideration for admission into the DPD program.

Admission Requirements for Texas A&M

The following are the requirements to be considered for possible transfer as a Nutrition major, in addition to the Texas A&M University and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences requirements:

• Have completed at least 24 graded, transferrable hours with a cumulative GPR of at least 2.5.
• Must have successfully completed both General Chemistry 1 and 2 (both four-hour courses with labs) with a grade of C or better. BIOL 111 and MATH 141 and 142 (with a C or better) are preferred.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor prior to submitting their application.

As a transfer applicant you are required to complete Essay A as a part of the application. Please answer the following questions in your essay:

• Why do you want a Nutrition degree?
• How will a Nutrition degree help you meet your career goals?

If transferring from a Texas community college, please refer to the Texas Common Course Numbering System website to determine what course numbers will transfer. For students transferring from another four-year or out-of-state college/university, please see the Transfer Student Equivalency webpage for more information.

For more information on majoring in Nutrition, please feel free to contact our office for more information or to set up an appointment with a Nutrition advisor through Navigate. 

Program Completion Requirements

• All undergraduate DPD students must meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree which can be found on the Undergraduate Course Catalog
• Undergraduate DPD students must meet all grade requirements, ACEND core KRDN competencies, and graduate with a BS degree to receive a Verification Statement of completion from the Texas A&M University DPD program.
• All postgraduate students must take a minimum of nine credits of DPD coursework at Texas A&M University
• Postgraduate DPD students must meet all grade requirements, ACEND core KRDN competencies, and successfully complete all DPD program course requirements to receive a Verification Statement of completion from the Texas A&M University DPD program.
• All DPD students are expected to graduate with a BS degree and/or successfully complete all DPD program requirements within three and one-half years from the date they officially enter the DPD program.