Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the nutrition program, students must:
- Earn a grade of C or better in Biology 140 or Biology 150 or its equivalent
- Earn a C or better in Chemistry 120A and Chemistry 124A or Chemistry 121A and 125A or their equivalents
- Earn a B or better in KIN 275, Introduction to Careers in Nutritional and Exercise Science
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Direct Admission Program
High school students with a strong academic record may apply for direct admission into the nutrition major. Students must have earned at least a 25 composite ACT score (1150 SAT) and at least a 3.25 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible for direct admission to the program.
This admission is contingent upon the student meeting state and program-specific retention requirements while a student at SIUE.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
In addition to the requirements for admission listed above, international applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined by international students admissions.
Transfer
Transfer students may be accepted on a space-available basis and must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and completed KIN 275 (or equivalent) with a B or better and BIOL 140 or BIOL 150 (or equivalent) and CHEM 120A/124A or CHEM 121, 125A (or equivalent) with a C or better to be considered for acceptance. Transfer credit for courses will be evaluated by the Registrar.