Students who apply to the baccalaureate dietetics program are admitted first as dietetics pre-majors. To be admitted as a pre-major, students must:

• Complete ENGL A111 or ENGL A1W with a grade of C or better.
• Complete MATH A151 or higher level math course with a grade of C or better.
• Complete at least 3 credits of college chemistry (may be CHEM A055) with a grade of C or better.
• Complete at least 12 credits of college coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.  
• Attend a group advising session for pre-dietetics majors.

Admission as a pre-major does not guarantee admission to the dietetics program. There is limited capacity in the program. Students may apply for admission to the full dietetics major (didactic program in dietetics, or DPD) in the spring semester in which they are completing the final prerequisites for the full major (see No. 4 below). The application deadline for the DPD is February 15. Applicants transferring credit from another institution should apply to UAA no later than November 1 prior to spring application to the dietetics program to allow sufficient time for application processing and transcript evaluation. Spring enrollment in another institution may postpone transcript evaluation and therefore affect program acceptance.