Application and Selection

Deadlines

Application Deadline: January 15*

Program Start Date: August 15

*All applications are reviewed concurrently after the January 15 application deadline

Application Process

To apply for the "Nutrition and Dietetics” Program at Virginia Tech, follow these steps:

1. Application Submission: Apply through the Virginia Tech Graduate System by the specified deadline.

2. Admission to the Graduate School: Your admission is contingent upon meeting the following requirements:

• Complete the Graduate School Application and pay a $75 application fee. Information on application fee waivers is available here. 
• Submit two letters of reference: one from a work or volunteer supervisor and one from an instructor or professor familiar with your academic performance. These letters should discuss your academic and work-related strengths. It is recommended that you select people that know you well enough to discuss your academic and work-related strengths. No more than two references can be submitted. Please note that references can still be uploaded after your application is submitted to the graduate school, but all letters of reference need to be uploaded by January 15 for full consideration.
• Prepare a resume (limited to two pages) listing relevant experiences related to the field of dietetics.
• Write a Virginia Tech program-specific personal statement addressing seven key questions (below) in essay format. All aspects of the personal statement should be generated independently by the applicant. Any substantive portion completed by someone else, including AI-generated content, is not allowed.
  1. Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
  2. Why are you specifically interested in MSND program at Virginia Tech?
  3. How have your prior work and/or volunteer experiences prepared you for a career in dietetics?
  4. Describe any unique challenge(s) that required resiliency and fueled your professional and/or personal growth.
  5. What are your short- and long-term career goals related to being a dietitian?
  6. Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement and how those would impact your ability to be successful in the program, including fulfillment of graduate-level expectations?
  7. Why do you believe that constructive feedback is important in the preparation of future healthcare professionals?

3. Additional Forms: Depending on the track you're applying for, submit the following additional forms:

4. Official Transcripts: Order official transcript(s) for all applicants, including Virginia Tech students.

5. Standardized Tests: Note that GRE scores are not required and are not considered as part of the application process. However, TOEFL scores are required for international students only. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL scores, except those applicants who have graduated from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

6. Track-Specific Prerequisites: Ensure that you meet the track-specific prerequisites for your application.

For more information about applying to Virginia Tech's MSND program, please visit the Graduate School’s application information page. 

Contact

Please direct all program inquiries to msnd@vt.edu or 540-231-3877.