APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
FOODS AND NUTRITION GRADUATE PROGRAM
See www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/graduate for other application requirements
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Applications are reviewed all year. However, the best time to apply is for fall semester.
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For degree seeking applicants to the master’s program only or the doctoral program only, all
application materials must be received by December 10th for full consideration for admission and
financial aid for the fall semester.
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For applicants to both the dietetics internship AND master’s program, all application materials
must be received by December 10th at 5 pm EST; applications received after this date are NOT
accepted. As explained elsewhere, part of this application will need to be received as paper copies
and electronic copies to the Department of Foods and Nutrition, and other parts must be submitted
directly to the UGA Graduate School.
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Name the FDN application form as follows: yourlastname_firstname_FDNgraduate_date.doc.
Example: Smith_Sally_FDNgraduate_Dec12013.doc
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Email this completed form to both our Graduate Coordinator Assistant: Tonya Harris,
tonyah@uga.edu and the Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Lynn Bailey (folate@uga.edu).
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Questions about the Graduate Program should be directed to Dr. Lynn Bailey (folate@uga.edu).
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Questions about the Masters and Dietetics Internship Program should be directed to Dr.
Barbara Grossman (bgrossma@uga.edu, 706-542-4908). See:
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/graduate/dietetics.html.
PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Date:
2. Your full name:
3. Your email (use one that will be available AFTER graduation):
4. Your phone number:
5. Your current address:
6. Your permanent address for summer mailings:
7. Entry date requested – choose one:
___ Fall (begins in August)
___ Spring (begins in January)
___ Summer (begins in June)
8. I will enter the D&D Digital Systems computer matching process for your Dietetic Internship
Program (check one):
___No
___ Yes
If yes, then all application materials must be received by December 10th by 5 pm EST, as described
elsewhere.
Only check “yes” if you will be submitting a "Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree and/or ACEND
Minimum Academic Requirements Form” or a “Verification Form" from the university where you
completed your dietetics coursework with this application to our graduate program. If yes, then all
didactic dietetics requirements must be completed prior to enrolling (speak with your undergraduate
advisor about this and/or or contact Dr. Barbara Grossman, UGA Dietetics Internship Director,
bgrossma@uga.edu). If yes, then a Verification Statement from an approved or accredited didactic
program in dietetics must be provided prior to the first day of classes.
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9. Degree interest (check one):
___ PhD
___MS ___MS/DI ___MS (non-thesis)
___ Non-degree seeking (check one below):
___ Dietetics courses to become a dietitian
___ Other (explain):
___Accelerated MS (3/2 BS/MS)
10. I have attended the following colleges or universities (send official transcripts from each):
Name of Institution,
city, state, country
Dates Attended
Degree, Major, e.g.,
Nutrition, BS
GPA
11. Grades (degree-seeking must have completed chemistry, and either biochemistry or physiology):
Biology: _________ Chemistry: _________Biochemistry: _________ Physiology: ____________
12. I have taken the GRE examination during the past 5 years and my scores are:
Verbal: ____ Quantitative: ____Analytical: ____ Total (V+Q): _______
13. I am an international student and will send my TOEFL score to your institution. Score: ______
14. Honors and other evidence of scholarship (brief summary):
15. Work or volunteer experience in foods, nutrition, or related areas (brief summary):
16. Areas of professional and/or research interest in foods and nutrition. Please see our website
under "concentrations" to learn more about these areas: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/graduateconcentrations. You must indicate a professional and/or research area so that we can identify an
advisor for you.
17. List the faculty that you would like to be your advisor. List at least two or three faculty and check
ahead of time to be sure that your interests match their interests. Graduate faculty in the department
of foods and nutrition who advise graduate students includes Drs. Anderson, Andress, Bailey, Berg,
Birch, Cooper, Cotwright, de La Serre, Fischer, Giraudo, Grider, Harrison, Johnson, Lee, Lewis, Park,
Paton, Pazdro, Sattler, and Swanson. More information about these faculty is at:
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/people. NOTE: If non-degree seeking, then the graduate coordinator usually
serves as the initial advisor.
a.
b.
c.
18a. Do you wish to be considered for an assistantship (financial aid)?
___No ___Yes
If yes, then list your qualifications for a position as a teaching or research assistant in foods and
nutrition, such as a degree in foods in nutrition for teaching, experience in a laboratory or community
setting for research. (Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for assistantships).
18b. Teaching qualifications (preference given to those with degrees in foods and nutrition):
18c. Research qualifications:
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19. The following three persons have been requested to write letters of recommendation on your
behalf (the graduate school will contact them to submit them electronically). Persons familiar with
your scholarly achievements and potential for graduate work and a career in foods and nutrition
should write these letters. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that these letters are completed
and submitted by the deadlines (e.g., December 10th at 5 pm EST. NOTE: Recommendation
letters are optional for non-degree seeking.
Name: ___________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________
Email: ____________________
Email: ____________________
Email: ____________________
PART 2 – STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Describe your objectives in graduate work, your
research interests, and your career goals. Masters up to one page, doctoral up to two pages.
PART 3 – RESUME: Paste your resume below.
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