2024 GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENT – REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY

Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain the same.

• Graduate Degree Requirement FAQ
• Current Eligibility Requirements
• Why Was the Change Made?

Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Individuals who established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 or those who are already registered are not required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.

Starting January 1, 2024, a graduate degree is the minimum degree requirement for those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians. 

• Timelines and Procedures for Registration Eligibility
• Exam Application Process Infographic