Advising
How often are students encouraged to meet with their advisors?
at least once per year
What is the first step towards becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
DPD program/Dietetics BS
What is the minimum grade needed in all required courses for Nutrition or Dietetics students?
C
On the NUT Department website, where can you look to find information about working in a research lab?
research labs
Unauthorized possession or access to exams, claiming credit for work not done independently, or collaborating with a classmate on an assignment that was explained to be individual work are examples of what?
academic dishonesty/cheating
Which program are students admitted into before moving to their degree granting college?
UCAS
How many hours of supervised practice are required before you can sit for the National Registration Examination for Dietitians?
at least 1,000
What unique program allows students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Nutrition within five years?
ABM (accelerated bachelors to masters)
Volunteering at the free farmers' market, working in a research lab, or serving as an undergraduate teaching assistant are examples of what?
experiential education, experiences, involvement
Writing thoughtful emails, managing appointments, and communicating effectively with faculty are examples of what?
professionalism
What GPA and minimum course grade is needed in the set of courses required to move into the College of Health Sciences?
3.0, C
Beginning January 1, 2024, what additional requirement must students fulfill before becoming eligible to take the National Registration Examination for Dietitians?
How many total credits are required to earn a BS at URI?
120
Studying abroad can be done with either the Nutrition or Dietetics degrees. What is the recommended semester to do this?
spring junior year, summer/j-term
This is an excellent tool to manage your meetings, assignment due dates, deadlines, schedules, and reminders. It's provided for free and encouraged for URI students. What is it called?
google calendar
When will you be assigned an advisor within the Nutrition Department?
once you move into CHS
How many continuing professional education units are required every 5 years to maintain the RDN credential?
75
What is it called when students within their first 30 attempted credits can repeat a course to improve their grade/
second grade option
When should you start to get involved with experiential education, either on campus or off?
as soon as possible!
These are specific times that students are encouraged to visit professors and teaching assistants for help in the course and are typically listed on a syllabus and Brightspace page.
office hours
If you are struggling in a course and are concerned about your grades, what is the first thing you should do?
reach out to the course instructor and/or TA
In Rhode Island, what must RDNs have in order to practice and submit claims to insurance?
licensure
This applied science draws from various disciplines to enhance human health and wellness while studying societal implications. Name this field of study.
nutrition
Why is it important to get varied experiences while you're an undergrad?
learn what you like/don't like, experience for grad school/job/internship, networking, potential jobs, make friends, work with professors
With a heavy science background and flexibility to take additional courses, which degree option is great preparation for someone hoping to apply to PA or medical school?
nutrition