Registration Program staff are available to answer questions about the application process and required documents, however registration decisions are made by the Registrar and/or the Registration Committee. Registration Program staff cannot tell you whether or not you meet the requirements or predict whether you will be eligible for registration with the College.
Application Form
- The Application Form must be sent by email (PDF format preferred) to: registration@collegeofdietitians.org;
- Review your application form to make sure you have completed, signed, and dated All sections of the form.
- If any section of your application form is incomplete, you will be required to submit a new form.
- All applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Official Transcripts
You must arrange for official transcripts to be sent electronically to the College for each post-secondary degree that you have completed.
This includes transcripts related to:
- Your accredited dietetics degree;
- Any other degrees you have completed.
If the transcript related to a degree does not state that the degree was conferred or awarded, you must arrange for the University to provide an official letter confirming that all degree requirements have been met.
All transcripts and letters must be sent directly from the University to College at: registration@collegeofdietitians.org.
ACEND Verification Statement
In addition to your transcripts, you must also arrange for your university to send an ACEND verification statement form, to confirm that you have completed a didactic program in dietetics (DPD), or a coordinated program in dietetics (CP). Please request ACEND verification statement to be sent directly to registration@collegeofdietitians.org.
Proof of Accredited Practical Training
If you did not complete a coordinated program in dietetics (CP), you must arrange for your educational institution to send an ACEND verification statement directly to the College, confirming that you have successfully completed a dietetic internship (DI) or practicum program in USA. Please request ACEND verification statement to be sent directly to registration@collegeofdietitians.org.
Name Change Information
If your official transcripts are under a different name than the one you are currently using, you must enclose proof of your change in name with this application (e.g., document showing your old name (i.e., marriage certificate) and a government issued ID showing your current name (i.e., driver’s license, passport). You may email proof of name change documentation (PDF format preferred) to: registration@collegeofdietitians.org.
Proof of Authorization to Work in Canada
Authorization to work in Canada is one of the College's non-exemptible requirements for registration with the College. You must provide proof of authorization to work in Canada which permits you to practise dietetics in Canada. You may email proof of authorization to work in Canada (PDF format preferred) to: registration@collegeofdietitians.org.
You are a Canadian Citizen
Provide proof by submitting a copy of one of the following documents:
- Canadian Birth Certificate;
- Canadian Passport;
- Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Card; or
- Indian Status and Identification Card.
You are a Permanent Resident of Canada
Provide proof by submitting a copy of your Permanent Resident Card.
You have a Valid Work or Study Permit
Your work or study permit authorizes you to practise dietetics in Canada. Provide proof by submitting a copy of your Work Permit.
You Don’t Have a Work Permit yet?
You can request a formal letter from the College to confirm that you have met all the other registration requirements, but will not be eligible for registration until you provide formal proof of authorization to work in Canada.