The Application Process

Ready to apply to the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship (BWS DI)? Explore our application cycles, deadlines, and step-by-step instructions below to guide you through the application process.

Application Cycles & Deadlines

BWS DI accepts applications twice a year, during the Fall and Spring application cycles. During either application cycle, applicants can choose between two upcoming internship cohort start dates.

  • Fall Application Cycle: Apply to begin your internship the following Spring or Fall. For example, Fall 2026 applicants may select a Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 start date.
  • Spring Application Cycle: Apply to begin your internship that Fall or the following Spring. For example, Spring 2027 applicants may select a Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 start date.

Review the application deadlines below to determine when to submit your application.

Fall Application Cycle
DICAS Opens August 5
BWS DI Application Review Begins August 5
Early Application Deadline September 15
Regular Application Deadline October 15
Applicant Notification Deadline November 1
Applicant Decision Deadline November 10
Spring Application Cycle
DICAS Opens August 5
BWS DI Application Review Begins December 15
Early Application Deadline January 15
Regular Application Deadline February 15
Applicant Notification Deadline March 1
Applicant Decision Deadline March 10

Early Application Discount

Applicants who submit a complete DICAS application by the Early Application Deadline for their application cycle are eligible for a $500 tuition discount. The application requirements and admissions process are the same for both early and regular deadline applicants.

For more information about program costs, visit our Tuition and Payments page.

Open Enrollment

When internship spots remain available, BWS DI may participate in open enrollment after the Fall and/or Spring cycles. We will announce deadlines and openings on our website and social media pages. The application process remains the same.

How to Apply to the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship

All individuals applying to a dietetic internship at Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship (BWS DI) will need to complete the following requirements:

1. Register for DICAS

Applicants applying to BWS DI must apply through Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS). DICAS is an online applicant portal serviced by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and used by students applying to dietetic internship programs.

For more information, please visit dicas.liaisoncas.com. Potential applicants may also email dicasinfo@dicas.org for more information. Please note that there is a fee to use DICAS.

2. Complete Your DICAS Application

You will be asked to provide information about your academic background, work and volunteer experiences, achievements, and other relevant qualifications in DICAS. Complete all sections of your DICAS application thoroughly and accurately.

Required Application Materials:

  • Official Academic Transcripts
    • Request official transcripts from all applicable colleges and universities attended.
    • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred but not required.
  • DPD Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent
  • Personal Statement
    • Submit a personal statement (1,000 words or less) that helps our admissions committee learn more about your background, experiences, career goals, and motivation for pursuing a career in dietetics.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Current Resume

Review the DICAS Applicant Help Center for detailed instructions on completing each section, requesting transcripts, and submitting application materials.

3. Complete the BWS DI Program Plan

All applicants must complete and upload a BWS DI Program Plan as part of their DICAS application. This document helps our team better understand your internship goals, preferred pathway and schedule, supervised practice interests, and potential rotation opportunities. Note: You do not need to have all rotation sites or preceptors secured when submitting your application. 

Additional Pathway Requirements

  • DI-Only Applicants: Applicants must provide proof of a completed or in-progress master’s degree, or acceptance into a master’s degree program, before Orientation. Acceptable documentation includes an official graduate transcript or letter of acceptance. If available at the time of application, this documentation may be submitted with your Program Plan.
  • MS/DI Applicants: Applicants must identify the graduate program(s) they plan to apply to in their Program Plan and ensure their proposed cohort start date aligns with the selected program’s curriculum timeline. Curriculum timelines are available on our graduate partner pages. Proof of admission into the selected master’s program, such as an acceptance letter or other documentation from the university, must be provided to BWS DI before Orientation.

4. Submit Your Application

Submit your completed DICAS application, including the BWS DI Program Plan, by the applicable deadline. We review applications on a rolling basis during the Fall and Spring application cycles. All required application materials must be received through DICAS for your application to be considered complete.

5. Interview With Our Admissions Team

Selected applicants will be invited to interview with our admissions team. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about your experiences, interests, and professional goals, while also giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about BWS DI.

6. Receive Your Admissions Decision

Following the application review and interview process, applicants will be notified of their admissions decision according to the timeline for their application cycle.

Accepted applicants must confirm their enrollment decision by the Applicant Decision Deadline for their application cycle. To secure their spot in BWS DI, accepted applicants must submit a signed acceptance letter and a non-refundable $1,500 tuition deposit, which will be applied toward their total tuition.

Application Resources

Learn more about the dietetic internship application process through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics here.

Looking for resources to prepare your dietetic internship application? Attend an upcoming Virtual Open House, download our Preceptor Toolkit, and check out or FAQs and tips for securing rotation sites pages.

Questions?

Our program faculty are happy to answer any questions that you have and provide support throughout the application process.

Please send any questions to bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com or schedule an appointment with BWS DI faculty via Calendly for personalized application support.