Degree Requirements
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be the minimum degree requirement for those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitian nutritionists. To be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight CT, Dec. 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit
For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN, visit
State Licensure
In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements, visit
South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã is among 46 states that have enacted legislation regulating the practice of dietetics. State licensure and state certification are separate from the registration exam by CDR. The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã codified law and administrative rules regarding dietetics and nutrition and the state licensure process are found on . Application information for the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Licensed Nutritionist process is available on the . Graduates of the nutrition and dietetics (M.S.) who are issued a verification statement are eligible to apply for a temporary South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Licensed Nutritionist which is good for one year. Successful passing of the CDR examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists is required for application to be issued permanent South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Licensed Nutritionist status.