Harper College

Important Dates

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

Start & End Dates Activity/Rotation Supervised Practice Hours

Aug ‘23-Dec ‘23
 or
Jan ‘24-May ‘24*

Dietetic Internship Rotation I*

527 hrs (32 hrs/week for 10 weeks in hospital, 32 hrs/week for 6 weeks in LTC/SNF and one case study project)

Aug ‘23-Dec ‘23

Dietetic Internship Preparation I Class**

62 hours (simulation, case studies or other activities/projects)

9 hours (Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Training)

Aug ‘23-Dec ‘23
 or
Jan ‘24- May ‘24*

Dietetic Internship Rotation II

192 hrs (32 hrs/week for 8 weeks in management)
256 hrs (32 hrs/week for 8 weeks at Harper College Wellness Center, Food Pantry, Private Practice, Community rotations)

Jan ‘24-May ‘24

Dietetic Internship Preparation II Class

41 hours (labs, field work or other activities/projects)

*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: 4/8/24