MS in Human Nutrition

Academic Calendar

Academic Cycle

The standard academic cycle for full-time students in our MS in Human Nutrition program spans one year, from fall to fall. 

  • Orientation: Mandatory Orientation takes place during the last week of August.
  • Coursework: Students complete full-time coursework during the fall and spring semesters and take one three-credit course during the summer.
  • Thesis Research: In the summer, students focus full-time on their thesis while enrolled in the summer thesis research course. Students are required to remain on campus through August. 

View the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Degree Conferral

MS degrees are conferred in October, following successful completion of all requirements.

Students do not need to remain on campus while awaiting degree conferral.

Early Thesis Completion

Students who need to begin another academic program in the late summer may be eligible to complete their thesis research early (between mid-July and mid-August).

  • Students must still register for the summer thesis research course.

  • Early completion must be approved and carefully planned with the thesis mentor and MS Program Directors.

  • This option is only available to students immediately matriculating into another academic program.