UIC Nutrition Application
Current UIC students may apply to the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences for the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (Coordinated Program) or Nutrition Science. Students should apply as inter-college transfer applicants when most of the prerequisite courses have been completed. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better no later than the semester before planned entry (for example, spring 2019 for fall 2019 entry in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Coordinated Program major). To determine if you are ready to apply please consult your assigned pre-health advisor.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition has its own application along with supplemental forms, documents, and letters required for admission.
Intercollege transfer application form
Current UIC students should complete the intercollege transfer application rather than the undergraduate application. Please see the Pathways to Nutrition if you are unsure which nutrition major might be the best option for you. Students are also encouraged to meet with their pre-health advisor to discuss their options.
Deadlines
| Nutrition Science Program | Nutrition, Coordinated Program |
|---|---|
| The Nutrition Science major accepts students for both fall and spring entry. The deadline for applicant who wish to start in the spring semester is October 1. The application deadline for fall start is January 15. | The Nutrition, Coordinated Program major accepts students for a fall entry only. The application deadline is January 15. |
prerequisite form
Both the Nutrition Science program and Nutrition, Coordinated Program require that applicants complete the Prerequisite Form. This form will ask you to list each prerequisite course as well as when and where it was taken. If you have courses in progress or that you plan to take in a future semester, you should include when and where you plan to take the course(s).
GPA & Transcripts
Current UIC students do not need to submit a transcript from UIC. Any coursework from other institutions that appears on your UIC transcript does not need a separate transcript. However, if you have completed coursework that does not appear on your UIC record, you will need to submit an official transcript from that institution with your application.
GPA Requirements
| Nutrition Science Program | Nutrition, Coordinated Program |
|---|---|
| There is no minimum GPA requirement; however, at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA is recommended. | A minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for science and prerequisite courses is required. |
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants to the Nutrition, Coordinated Program are required to submit two letters of recommendation. Preferably both of these letters will come from academic sources – i.e. individuals who have taught you in an academic capacity at the college level.
Be thoughtful about your choices of recommender and cognizant of the timeline. Students are encouraged to watch the Letters of Recommendation webinar series before selecting recommenders.
Applicants to the Nutrition Science program are not required to submit letters of recommendation.
Written interview questions
Applicants to the Nutrition, Coordinated Program must respond to written interview questions and submit the responses with their application. You are encouraged to take your time responding to these questions. Read the questions and do your research before you begin to write your answers. Expect to write at least one draft to review and revise before submitting with your application. Pre-health advisors are available to talk with you or review responses before submission.
Nutrition Science program applicants are not required to submit written interview questions.