Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Thank you for your interest in Simmons. This page describes the requirements and procedures for applying to the Certificate in Sports Nutrition. If you have questions, please check the FAQs on the website first, and then feel free to email us at snhs@simmons.edu or call us at 617-521-2605. Note that our TOEFL code is 3761 and our FAFSA Code is 002208.
Before You Begin, Please Note:
Applicants to all nutrition programs are required to submit all application materials, except standardized test scores, in one packet. Officially signed/sealed transcripts and recommendations should not be opened as this will render these documents as unofficial. They should be included in your application packet along with the other required materials. Photocopies, faxes, or student copies of original transcripts and recommendations are not acceptable. Complete applications must be received by the stated deadlines; dates are not the post mark date rather, the date when all materials need to be received in the Office of Admission. No application can be acted upon unless all materials are received. There is no guarantee that late applications will be considered.
Forms and Documents(PDFs)
The appliction deadlines for this year have passed. Check here again this September for the 2012-13 application.
Nutrition Catalog 2011-2012(full catalog)
Application Deadline for Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Carefully review application deadline dates for programs in the School of Nursing and for Health Sciences. Deadline dates differ. The C.S.N. deadline for fall (September) entry is March 1 and for spring (January) entry, it is November 1. This program is not available for summer(May) entry.Since this program is considered part-time and is offered completely online, individuals requiring an F-1 visa to study in the U.S. are ineligible for this program.
Admission Requirements for Certificate in Sports Nutrition (C.S.N.)
The student must hold an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or an institution of higher education abroad which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the home country. Undergraduate majors in the following areas are appropriate for this certificate: nutrition, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports medicine, or related fields. Required courses which must be completed before or in progress at the time of application but within 10 years prior to the application deadline,include: introductory nutrition and human anatomy and physiology I and II (with labs) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Students are selected on the basis of academic performance, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. Please note that graduate credits from another institution cannot be transferred to the Certificate in Sports Nutrition program, nor can courses be completed on a non-degree basis. All courses must be completed at Simmons College. All courses are offered online.
Application Procedure
Applicants are responsible for mailing the application materials (except TOEFL scores, where required) to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. All documents submitted become the property of Simmons College and cannot be returned to the applicant. The packet includes:
- A completed application (the entire application is not required: carefully review the application for instructions), checklist,and a non-refundable $50 application fee made payable to Simmons College.
- Official academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions attended whether or not a degree was awarded, and whenever courses were completed or if courses are not specific to the program for which you are applying or whether courses appear on another transcript. Applicants who are completing an undergraduate degree in the year of application must submit grades from the most recently completed academic term.
- Applicants who have studied abroad must submit academic documents in the native language as well as official English translations (not by the applicant, family members or friends) Additionally, academic records may need to be evaluated by an agency as specified by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Two letters of recommendation (each in sealed, signed envelopes) from individuals able to comment on the student's academic ability, work experience, and leadership potential. At least one letter should be from a faculty member (if the applicant has recently graduated) or a current employer. Both the recommendation form in the application for admission and individual letters, written on official letterhead stationery should be sent directly to the Office of Admission for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Wecanot accepte recomenations from family members, friends, coaches, church officials or from families for whom you provided childcare.
In addition, the following should be sent directly to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences by the testing agency:
The TOEFL requirement is based on native language, not citizenship status. No other English proficiency exam will be accepted. The TOEFL is waived for applicants who have graduated at the bachelor's or master's level from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a post secondary institution abroad that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the host country in English-speaking countries only. Copies of student score reports are not acceptable. A minimum score of 570 (paper test), 230 (computer test) or 88 (internet test) is required. The SNHS code is 3761. Further information can be obtained by directly contacting: Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6000, or by telephone, 609-771-7670, or visit www.gre.org.
Enrollment Deposit for Nutrition Programs
All accepted applicants (including M.S., C.S.N., D.P.D. Certificate, and Dietetic Interns) are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit. This deposit is applied to the first term bill.
Deferred Entrance for Nutrition Programs
An accepted student may request, in writing, to the Assistant Dean/Director of Admission of SNHS a deferral of the entrance date for a maximum of one year(2 acadedmic semesters). The student must indicate what he/she will do in the interim. No deferrals will be grantd if the accepted student plans to take classes at another institution.If granted a deferral, a non- refundable enrollment deposit is required by the date stated in the letter of admission to ensure enrollment. International students will be considered on an individual basis due to immigration issues. Since the Dietetic Internship program requires placement for a specific year, interns are not eligible for a deferral.
Deferrals are designed for accepted applicants who wish to delay the start of their program and have not taken any courses. Students who are accepted,deposit and enroll in classes but decide to take time off and return at a later date to complete the program must request and obtain a Leave of Absence(LOA) from the Chair of the Nutrition Department.
Reapplication Procedure
An applicant who wishes to have a previous application reactivated should submit her or his request in writing to the Assistant Dean/Director of Admission of SNHS. Call the SNHS Office of Admission at 617-521-2605 to learn what information is needed as each applicant's situation is different. All re-applicants are required to submit any official academic transcripts for courses completed since the initial application and another application processing fee.