Current Student Information
Students who are currently enrolled in the USU DPD dietetic program are required to take several rigorous courses, complete hours of dietetics related experiences, and are held to high academic standards. This page is dedicated to useful links and other resources to help students.
DPD Student Handbook
The DPD Student handbook is your guide to the requirements of the program. These standards apply to currently enrolled students in the DPD. The handbook provides information on the following:
- Dietetics profession overview
- Utah State University dietetics programs
- USU DPD
- Estimated costs for the DPD
- Supervised practice and NDTR
- DPD policies and procedures
- University policies and procedures
- USU student campus services
Course Information Links:
Useful Links:
Nutrition Care Manual
Electronic Nutrition Care Process Terminology
Nutrient Drug Interactions
DRI Calculator
Cronometer
PubMed
Yummly
Dawnetta Mahnken
Advisor
Office Location: NFS 221
Phone: (435) 797-3096
Email: dawnetta.mahnken
Tips to Succeed!
- Read and keep the textbooks! They will help you in classes and in your career.
- Make friends and stay connected with the students in your classes.
- The program courses are designed to be harder than general courses. This is so that you learn and grow. Pushing yourself may seem hard at first but learning these skills will help you become a better dietitian.
- Be honest but kind in your teacher evaluations.
- Take time for yourself and reach out if you need help.