Tennessee State University
Admissions Criteria for Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

Prospective students will be considered for entry to the DPD based on the following criteria:
1. Cumulative GPA = 2.75 or better
2. Achievement of at least junior status at the university (i.e. 60+ hours). These hours must include the courses listed 	in items 3 and 4.
3. Grade of B or better in the following courses:
NUFS 1110 – Food Preparation and Meal Management
NUFS 2110 – Elementary Nutrition
4. Grade of C or better in each of the following courses:
BIOL 2210 and 2211 – Anatomy and Physiology I and lab
CHEM 1110 and 1111– General Chemistry I and lab
CHEM 1120 and 1121 – General Chemistry II and lab
5. Completion of application packet, which includes:
DPD admission application
Current transcripts from TSU and/or any other relevant universities or colleges attended
Completion of interview with dietetics faculty