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Questions Regarding ADA Membership

Can I become a member of the American Dietetic Association if I am not a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration?

It may be possible. Membership in ADA is separate and independent from becoming credentialed (registered) with CDR.
How do I become a member of the American Dietetic Association?

A new International Member category of ADA membership has been implemented, beginning with the 2002-2003 membership year, which began June 1, 2002. The qualifications for the International membership category are: An individual who has completed formal training in food, nutrition or dietetics received outside the United States and US Territories verified by the country's professional dietetics association and/or the country's regulatory body. To apply, submit a completed application, completed International Member Verification Form and appropriate dues/fees in US currency or equivalent. A printable International Membership Application form for the current membership year and a printable International Member Verification Form are available under the International Membership section below. Please note that the international membership verification process is separate and distinct from obtaining registration eligibility with CDR. If you do not meet the qualifications for the International Member category you may want to proceed with the steps that follow.

If your degree is rated as equivalent to a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States (refer to second item in Questions Regarding Education and Credentialing Requirements section below) with a concentration in one of the following areas: dietetics, food and nutrition, nutrition, community/public health nutrition, food science and/or foodservice systems management, you would be eligible for Active membership. Qualifications for other categories of ADA membership are based on enrollment in or completion of dietetics education programs that are accredited or approved by CADE. If your degree is not equivalent to a master's degree level, you will need to follow the procedures described in the fourth item of Questions Regarding Education and Credentialing Requirements section below for obtaining a verification statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics to qualify for Active membership. Student membership is based on enrollment in a CADE accredited or approved education or supervised practice program (refer to the RD flowchart below). Additional information about membership qualifications and an application form can be requested from the ADA Member Service Center at 312/899-0040, ext. 5000 or membership@eatright.org.
Does the American Dietetic Association extend reciprocity for membership in the Association?

The American Dietetic Association has a reciprocity agreement with the Dietitians of Canada, which provides Active members of either association the opportunity to be an Active member of the other's association.
Where can I get entry-level career information?

For copies of ADA's career guidance brochures, or for additional career information, contact the Member Service Center at 312/899-0040, ext. 5000 or membership@eatright.org or visit ADA's Web site for career information.