As a graduate of WMU's dietetics program, you will be eligible to apply for post-graduate internship programs. You should apply for admission to internships during the last semester of your senior year or after graduation. You must complete the internship and pass the registration examination for dietitians to qualify for certification as a registered dietician.You can network and learn more about the field before you graduate by joining relevant student and professional organizations. The Student Dietetic Association is the active student group in which dietetics majors participate, and membership in SDA is the stepping-stone for involvement in the profession. The American Dietetic Association is the accrediting body for the profession of dietetics; membership automatically guarantees membership in the state dietetic association. The Southwest Michigan District Dietetic Association provides networking opportunities for dietitians in the southwest Michigan area and regularly provides continuing education activities in the form of seminars and presentations on various nutrition topics for its members.