Completing Online Application

DICAS Online Application: Register with DICAS and complete the online application. DICAS is the Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application System (DICAS) which is used by most internships. The program may be accessed at https://dicas.liaisoncas.com/

Reference Letters: When completing the online application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an e-mail address) for each reference. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form. The form will be completed on-line.

Personal Statement: Applicants who apply to internships using DICAS will be asked to complete a personal statement. Content may include personal or professional goals, interests, experience, strengths, motivation or other topics deemed relevant to the selection process.

GCDI would like to know about ALL work experiences that you consider relevant to your application for internship. Please feel free to include that information either on the form or in your personal statement.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to:

DICAS- Transcript Dept
PO Box 9118
Watertown, Ma 02472

Verification Statement: All applicants must include an original signed verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program indicating that all required coursework has been completed. Students currently enrolled in classes must submit a "Declaration of Intent" listing courses in progress.

DICAS provides for your DPD director to login and submit the verification statement or declaration of intent statement. Please verify with your DPD director that they have done so.

Rotation Schedule: Completed rotation schedule for all your prospective sites and signed agreement forms from each preceptor. (scan and upload in the supplemental section of the DICAS application).

Preceptor forms: signed agreement forms from each preceptor.

Note: The Gulf Coast Dietetic Internship does not have any application fees