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FNCE® for Students


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Take your FNCE® experience to the next level by attending a variety of sessions and activities designed just for you! In addition to educational sessions, Learning Lounge talks, poster presentations and inspiring keynote sessions, here are a few key activities for students to take advantage of during FNCE®.


Let's Touch Base: Studying for the RD and DTR Exam

This event is exclusively for students/interns. Limited seats available.

Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Hilton Minneapolis Ballroom C (3rd Fl)

In this student/intern-focused breakfast session, attendees will hear first-hand from newly credentialed practitioners on what study methods worked best for them for passing the exam. Pearson VUE staff will also focus on the structure of the entry-level exams and the overall examination experience.


Student Internship/Supervised Practice Fair

Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: TBD

Obtaining an internship or supervised practice position can be an overwhelming process. The student internship/supervised practice fair is designed to help students meet and network with Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, ISPP and Future Education Model program directors from all over the United States.

Programs will have faculty and/or interns available to discuss their program and admission criteria and to distribute program handouts or brochures. Students interested in attending do not need to register for this event.

For questions, send an email to NDEP.

Presented by Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors


Center for Career Opportunities – Monday

Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Expo Hall B & C

Share your resume, skills and goals with potential employers and educational institutions. Interact with companies who are hiring and connect with institutions of higher learning to find out about advanced degree programs at the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO).


Explore the Expo

Visit exhibitor booths to explore products and services, ask questions, book an appointment with a representative, gather product information, attend culinary demos, obtain educational resources, and sign up for prizes and giveaways.


Participate in Foundation Events

Whether you're up for a virtual 5K, scoring some swag at the Silent Auction or making an appearance at the President's Party with a Purpose, there are many ways to support the Academy Foundation, some of which have special pricing just for students! Learn more about Foundation events and, while you're at FNCE®, stop by the Foundation Booth to learn about awards and scholarships for Academy student members.

The Foundation is the largest provider of dietetic scholarships for students at all levels of study — and when you participate in a Foundation event, you are helping empower future practitioners to create a world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition.


Student Hosts at FNCE®

Student hosts have the opportunity to network with peers behind the scenes, engage with Academy staff, and meet leaders in the profession all while volunteering in person at the 2024 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®. In return for six to eight hours of onsite work, Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 for FNCE® 2024.

Get more information about this opportunity.


Academy Foundation Student Stipend

The Foundation provides $165 student stipends to help current Academy student members enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester attend FNCE® 2024. Stipend recipients will be required to visit the Foundation booth at FNCE® in Minneapolis to pick up their stipend, which will be awarded in the form of an American Express Gift Card.

The application deadline has passed.


Join the Academy

Members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!