Earning the RDN credential and state licensure are multi-step processes that include:
- completing a bachelor’s degree in conjunction with a Didactic Program in Dietetics (such as the Dietetic Specialization);
- completing a post-baccalaureate accredited dietetic internship, and
-
passing a national credentialing exam *
*Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians will change from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements will remain the same.
The BS in Nutrition w/ Dietetic Specialization and Didactic Program in Dietetics are designed to fulfill the undergraduate degree requirements to be eligible to apply for a Dietetic Internship Program and sit for the CDR examination. The program may also meet the criteria for an undergraduate degree with a major course of study in dietetics and nutrition required for licensure as a dietitian in many states. Licensing requirements vary by state and may include criteria beyond education and experience.
Please consult the table below for information about state licensing requirements and reach out to the appropriate agency in the state in which you wish to seek a license for more information. Further information can also be found on with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
State | Nutrition and Dietetic Technician | Meets Undergraduate Degree Requirement for Licensed/Certified/Registered Dietitian | CDR Registration Required for Licensed/Certified/Registered Dietitian | State Board/Registration Information | Contact Number |
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Alabama | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (334) 265-7125 | |
Alaska | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (907) 269-8160 | |
Arizona | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (312) 899-4859 | |
Arkansas | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (501) 843-0878 | |
California | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (800) 877-1600 Ext. 5500 | |
Colorado | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (800) 877-1600 Ext. 5500 | |
Connecticut | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (860) 509-7603 | |
Delaware | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (302) 744-4500 | |
District of Columbia | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (202) 442-5955 | |
Florida | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (850) 488-0595 | |
Georgia | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (404) 656-2881 | |
Hawaii | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (808) 692-7400 | |
Idaho | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (208) 327-7000 | |
Illinois | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (888) 473-4858 | |
Indiana | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (317) 234-2060 | |
Iowa | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (515) 281-7689 | |
Kansas | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (785) 296-4986 | |
Kentucky | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (502) 892-4254 | |
Louisiana | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (225) 313-6590 | |
Maine | Has not been determined | Has not been determined | Yes | (207) 624-8674 | |
Maryland | License not required* | No | Yes | (410) 764-4733 | |
Massachusetts | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (617) 701-8670 | |
Michigan | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (517) 335-0918 | |
Minnesota | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (651) 201-2764 | |
Mississippi | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (601) 364-7360 | |
Missouri | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (573) 522.3438 | |
Montana | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (406) 444-6880 | |
Nebraska | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (312) 899-0400 Ext 5500 | |
Nevada | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (775) 684-1030 | |
New Hampshire | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (603) 271-2152 | |
New Jersey | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (609) 585-5458 | |
New Mexico | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (505) 476-4500 | |
New York | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (518) 474-3841 ext. 560 | |
North Carolina | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (919) 388-1931 | |
North Dakota | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (701) 751-4451 | |
Ohio | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (614) 466-3934 | |
Oklahoma | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (405) 962-1400 | |
Oregon | License not required* | Yes | Yes | (503) 378-8667 | |
Pennsylvania | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (833) 367-2762 | |
Puerto Rico | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (787) 725-7904 | |
Rhode Island | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (401) 222-5960 | |
South Carolina | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (803) 896-4651 | |
South Dakota | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (605) 367-7781 | |
Tennessee | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (615) 532-5090 | |
Texas | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (512) 463-6599 | |
Utah | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (801) 530-6628 | |
Vermont | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (802) 828-1505 | |
Virgin Islands | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (800) 877-1600 Ext. 5500 | |
向日葵视频 | License not required* | License not required* | Yes | (312) 899-4859 | |
Washington | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (360) 236-4700 | |
West 向日葵视频 | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (304) 558-1024 | |
Wisconsin | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (608) 266-2112 | |
Wyoming | License not required* | Has not been determined | Yes | (307) 777-7387 | |
*The University has determined to the best of its ability that this state does not issue an applicable license in the field dietetics and nutrition at this time. If you plan to practice in this state, be sure to contact the appropriate state agency for more information on occupational regulations. |
Last Updated: November 2023