Application Process

In order to be considered for admission, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Completion of prerequisite coursework which includes Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Principles of Nutrition prior to entry into the program.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper-division, undergraduate coursework or graduate degree
• Two letters of recommendation attesting to the student's abilities to successfully engage in graduate level studies. One letter is preferred from a faculty member who can reflect on the student's prior academic performance. Recommendations are waived for Cedar Crest College Dietetic Internship graduates. Recommendation Form  
• Current resume
• Application Goal Statement describing your professional ambitions, motivation for seeking the Master in Nutrition, career goals, Practicum and or Thesis interest, and timeline for completion.
• For international applicants official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-Based Test: 550, Computer-Administered Test: 213, Internet-Based Test: 80
• Official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities previously attended (if previous coursework was completed outside of the United States, students should have their academic degree validated as equivalent to a degree in the United States through a non-profit agency, such as World Education Services www.wes.org.) 

Online Application

Employer Tuition Reimbursement Benefits

Many employers and organizations have tuition assistance programs for their employees. The amount of tuition reimbursement available through your employer may be deferred until course completion. However, deferred tuition must be submitted to the Student Financial Services office no later than four weeks after grades are issued. To be eligible for this benefit, students must complete an “Employer Tuition Benefit Application” that requires a signature from your employer confirming your benefit eligibility and terms. Upon approval from the College, the application will remain the property of Cedar Crest College. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the College as to any change in employment or benefits.

Students must complete a "Tuition Deferment Form" for each semester. The Tuition Deferment Form and the student’s portion of the tuition, if any, are due by the tuition due date. The student is responsible for payment in full of all tuition, whether or not reimbursement is ever received from the employer. The forms are available here.

Pathways to Professional Excellence

You could be eligible for tuition discounts. Find out if your employer is one of our partners.

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Student Financial Services

For more information please contact Student Financial Services at 610-606-4602. The Student Financial Services office is located in Blaney Hall, Room 212.

Learn More: Student Financial Services