DICAS GPA Calculator
Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System β dietetics GPA with DPD and science tracking
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DICAS course entry
Enter every graded course attempt, mark your DPD coursework, and estimate the overall, science, undergraduate, graduate, and DPD GPA views dietetic internship programs review most closely.
DICAS rules that affect your numbers
- All repeated courses count. Retakes do not replace the earlier grade.
- All institutions attended are combined into cumulative GPA calculations.
- Quarter-hour coursework is converted to semester hours using Γ 0.667.
- WF is treated as F at 0.00, while a regular W is excluded.
Enter Your Courses
Each row contributes to the DICAS semester-standardized GPA totals.
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DICAS GPA Summary
Dietetic internship GPA with DPD and science tracking.
Overall GPA
DPD GPA
4.00
15.0 cr
Science GPA
0.00
0.0 cr
UG GPA
4.00
15.0 cr
Grad GPA
0.00
0.0 cr
Non-Sci GPA
4.00
15.0 cr
About This DICAS GPA Calculator
This DICAS GPA calculator is built for dietetic internship, M.S. in Nutrition, and coordinated program applicants who need to estimate the GPA views commonly reviewed in Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System submissions: overall GPA, cumulative undergraduate GPA, science GPA, DPD GPA, graduate GPA, and non-science GPA. It converts quarter-hour coursework into semester hours using the standard DICAS approach, combines coursework across all institutions attended, and reflects the rule that repeated courses still count.
How to Use the DICAS GPA Calculator
Follow these steps for an accurate DICAS GPA result
1Enter Every Graded Course Attempt
Add every graded course from every college or university you attended. DICAS includes repeated coursework and combines all institutions when it recalculates GPA from transcripts.
2Classify Science and Nutrition Coursework
Choose Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, Other Science, Nutrition, or Non-Science for each course so DICAS science and subject-based GPA views stay accurate.
3Mark DPD Coursework Clearly
Use the DPD toggle for courses that fulfill Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements. DPD GPA is often one of the most important numbers in dietetic internship admissions.
4Set Level, Year, and Units
Mark each course as undergraduate, post-bacc, or graduate, choose the academic year, and select semester or quarter credit. Quarter hours are converted to semester hours using the DICAS 0.667 factor.
5Review the Main DICAS GPA Views
Compare your overall GPA, cumulative undergraduate GPA, science GPA, DPD GPA, graduate GPA, and non-science GPA before you apply. Official verification can still shift if transcript classification changes.
DICAS Grade Conversion Scale
DICAS uses a standardized 4.0 grade scale for dietetic internship and nutrition applications, and WF is treated the same as F at 0.00.
DICAS GPA Types Explained
Overall GPA
Includes all graded coursework from all institutions after credit standardization to semester hours. This is the main cumulative DICAS GPA most applicants look at first.
Cumulative Undergraduate GPA
Includes undergraduate and post-bacc coursework while excluding graduate work. This helps programs isolate your pre-professional dietetics academic base.
Science GPA
Includes Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, and other science-heavy coursework used to judge clinical nutrition readiness.
DPD GPA
Includes coursework tied to Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements, such as nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, and foodservice management.
Graduate GPA
Includes graduate-level coursework only. This can matter more when applicants already have advanced nutrition or related graduate study.
Non-Science GPA
Includes coursework outside the science categories, such as writing, psychology, sociology, business, communications, and other non-science work.
How DICAS Calculates GPA
1The Formula
DICAS GPA = Ξ£ (Semester-Standardized Credits Γ Grade Points)
Ξ£ Semester-Standardized Credits
Quarter-hour classes are first converted into semester hours, then quality points are calculated and averaged across each DICAS GPA bucket using the standardized semester-based method applied across all institutions attended through the Liaison International DICAS verification process.
2Key DICAS Rules
- β’All attempts count, including repeated courses.
- β’All institutions count, not just your current school, because DICAS requires transcripts from every college or university attended.
- β’Quarter hours are converted into semester hours using 0.667 before GPA is computed.
- β’Non-graded credits are excluded, including pass/fail or credit/no-credit work without a standard letter grade.
- β’WF is treated as F, while a regular W is not included in GPA.
- β’DPD verification is essential, because dietetic internship applications depend on accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics completion and progress toward the RDN pathway.
Example GPA Calculation - DICAS GPA Calculator
See how GPA is computed step-by-step on the DICAS Standardized 4.0 Scale
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 | A | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Biochemistry | 3 | A- | 3.67 | 11.01 |
| Microbiology | 4 | B+ | 3.33 | 13.32 |
| Community Nutrition | 3 | B | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Total | 13 | 45.33 |
Calculation
GPA = 45.33 Γ· 13 = 3.49
Total Quality Points Γ· Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA
Competitive DICAS GPA Ranges
These ranges are approximate planning references based on common dietetic internship expectations and are not official program cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about calculating GPA at DICAS
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