Professional Licensure Disclosure
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Dietetics and Nutrition, BS meets the requirements set by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and meets educational requirements licensure or certification in the state of Illinois. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Illinois, we strongly recommend that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding state licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
To determine your location, please review the University’s professional licensure location policy. To find the degree program by state, please see below.
You are encouraged to contact the licensing agency for your location or the jurisdiction where you intend to be licensed or certified for detailed information and guidance. Please be aware that there may be licensure or certification requirements in addition to an academic program’s curriculum.
Note: This disclosure is being made in compliance with federal regulation 34 CFR §668.43 and the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements Manual.
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Alabama
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Alaska
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
American Samoa
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Arizona
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Arkansas
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
California
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Colorado
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Connecticut
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Delaware
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
District of Columbia
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Florida
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Georgia
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Guam
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Hawaii
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Idaho
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Illinois
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Indiana
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Iowa
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Kansas
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Kentucky
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Louisiana
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Maine
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Maryland
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Massachusetts
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Michigan
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Minnesota
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Mississippi
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Missouri
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Montana
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Nebraska
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Nevada
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Hampshire
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Jersey
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Mexico
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New York
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
North Carolina
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
North Dakota
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Northern Mariana Islands
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Ohio
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Oklahoma
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Oregon
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Pennsylvania
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Puerto Rico
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Rhode Island
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
South Carolina
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
South Dakota
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Tennessee
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Texas
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Utah
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Vermont
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Virginia
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Washington
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
West Virginia
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Wisconsin
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Wyoming
The Dietetics and Nutrition, BS is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.