State University Of New York
101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, United States

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public university in Plattsburgh, New York. The university was founded in 1889 and officially opened in 1890. The university is part of the State University of New York system and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

What Will I Learn?

The nutrition major teaches you about science, psychology, the human body and how food and nutrition can promote health and well-being. You will explore current topics and learn about culinary arts, nutrition education and counseling, nutrition status assessment, and how nutritional guidelines and medical nutrition therapy can enhance performance and quality of life. We offer a wide range of courses and activities that promote professional skill development.

You can choose between our dietetics track or food and nutrition track. The dietetics pathway is a didactic program in dietetics. This option leads to eligibility to pursue certification by the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR). The food and nutrition track’s flexibility allows you to pursue other professional goals including health promotion, pre-medical and pre-health professional studies. Allied health interested students are encouraged to work with both their nutrition advisor and with the pre-health advising program.

What is Unique About Our Program?

  • 96% one-year pass rate on RD exam (2018–20)
  • RD exam average score in top 22% nationwide (2016–20)
  • You may start online M.S. in Fitness and Wellness Leadership coursework during your senior year
  • Curriculum allows for study abroad and to complete pre-medical coursework
  • Facilities include a culinary arts food laboratory and a student-run garden
  • Optional hands-on field immersions located within walking distance of campus, such as public health agencies, fitness centers, schools, nursing homes, and a medical center
  • Electives include sports nutrition and a unique hospital-based clinical nutrition field practicum taught on-site by RD
  • Dietetic internship acceptance rate higher than national average
  • Seniors can apply as preselect applicants for early admission to SUNY Oneonta’s one-year, online M.S. in Nutrition and dietetic internship
    Our major is ranked one of the best in the nation by Study.com.

What Are My Career Opportunities?

We combine theory and hands-on professional training and prepare you for a wide range of nutrition-related jobs. Experiential learning is encouraged. With an increased focus on health and changes in demographics, the job outlook for nutrition professionals is expected to be much faster than average for all professions.

You may choose to pursue certifications as dietetic technician, registered (DTR or DTRN) or pursue acceptance into a supervised practice program with or without a master’s degree, leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). This is not required for dietetic technician certification.

  • Nutrition educator
  • Food service manager
  • Food technologist
  • Food science careers
  • Community health worker
  • Health educator
  • Public health nutritionist
  • Wellness coach
  • Diabetes educator

https://www.plattsburgh.edu/programs/nutrition-major.html 

  • Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application
  • Pay the $50 application fee.
  • Send an official high school transcript

All official documents must list the applicant’s legal given name. Chosen/preferred name can be documented once a student enrolls.

Check Application Status

Once you have applied for admission to SUNY Plattsburgh, you can check the status of your application online in your personal admissions portal account.

An email with your admissions portal login information is sent to the email address you provided 1–2 weeks after you submit your application.

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English Proficiency Tests

  • TOEFL internet: >76 (all subscores >16)
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (all bands > 5.9)
  • SAT: >500
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English): >53
  • DuoLingo English test: 110 or higher

Course registration for the first semester of enrollment will be determined by results on English language placement examinations administered on campus during orientation.

SAT/ACT (optional)

Although applicants are not required to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), it is highly recommended. Applicants who have submitted SAT or ACT results that demonstrate their academic ability at or above the level demonstrated by their high school transcripts are more likely to qualify for our academic merit scholarship.

Evidence of Financial Support

In order to meet the standards set by the United States Citizenship and Immigration and Services (USCIS), you must provide official documents to prove that you have enough money to pay for your education BEFORE we are allowed to issue your Form I-20. We provide a limited number of merit scholarships and on-campus housing grants to help lower the cost of attendance for international students, especially those with a record of extraordinary academic achievement. Early applicants get priority consideration. To estimate the amount of funds you will need to show, visit our cost page and subtract the scholarship package amount that you believe you will qualify to receive. You will be notified of your actual scholarship award when you are notified of your admission decision. There is no separate application for scholarships.

Reference Letter

One letter of recommendation is requested. Letters composed in English are preferred, but if necessary, we will accept letters written in other languages.

Essay

Please compose a personal essay in English using at least 250 words. Please answer these questions in your essay:

  1. Why are you choosing SUNY Plattsburgh for your university study in the United States?
  2. Why are you choosing your particular major? What are your educational/career goals after graduation?
  3. Briefly describe your family and your home. How many siblings do you have? Who lives in your house?
  4. What do your parents do for a living?

https://www.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/international/index.html