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Important Dates

The Harper College DI follows the Harper College Academic Calendar with some exceptions.

Start & End Dates Activity/Rotation Supervised Practice Hours

Aug ‘25–Dec ‘25
or
Jan ‘26–May ‘26*

Dietetic Internship Rotation I*

480 hours (32 hrs/week for 15 weeks in hospital)

Aug ‘25–Dec ‘25

Dietetic Internship Preparation I Class**

45 hours (simulation)

Aug ‘25–Dec ‘25
or
Jan ‘26–May ‘26*

Dietetic Internship Rotation II

480 hours
(32 hrs/week for 5 weeks in management)
(32 hrs/week for 5 weeks in Nutrition Education)
(32 hrs/week for 5 weeks in Wellness)

Jan ‘26–May ‘26

Dietetic Internship Preparation II Class

30 hours

*Your first rotation may start in either Dietetic Internship Rotation I or Dietetic Internship Rotation II depending on the intern schedule and availability of rotation sites. See the course descriptions for more details.

**Dietetic Internship Preparation courses are held on Mondays. Dietetic Internship Rotation courses take place
Tuesday–Friday.

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Last Updated: 8/26/25