Nutrition and Foods

Explore the Nutrition & Foods Program website and the nutrition majors Canvas site.

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Visit TXST One Stop for scholarship opportunities.

Build social networks by joining the Student Nutrition Organization (SNO).

Get involved by volunteering for Bobcat Bounty, an on-campus food pantry run by nutrition students.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Attend Education Abroad and Study in America information sessions to plan a future opportunity to have a global or intercultural experience.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Visit BOSS for scholarship opportunities.

Attend a Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) presentation by a professional in the field of nutrition.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create and review your LinkedIn profile to establish your professional network.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Meet with the Applied Arts Advising Center for questions about the major.

Share your knowledge as a Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) mentor.

Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity

Seek scholarship opportunities offered by the College of Applied Arts.

Explore volunteer, internship, and career opportunities on the nutrition major Canvas site.

Get involved by volunteering for Bobcat Bounty, an on-campus food pantry run by nutrition students.

Attend a Student Government senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.

Expand your leadership skills through Student Involvement’s Leadership & Service programming and workshops.

Review NUTR 4301: Career Exploration guidelines and requirements before participating in this capstone, undergraduate internship course.

Join a nutrition faculty member’s research group to conduct undergraduate research.

Participate in a leadership activity or hold a leadership role in a student organization through Student Involvement and SNO.

Become a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences, to recognize academic excellence, develop leadership qualities, provide service opportunities, and demonstrate commitment to the profession.

Attend Information Sessions for TXST’s master of science in human nutrition and Dietetic Internship.

Explore your career path in the field of Nutrition.

Build your professional network by getting to know faculty at and event hosted by Nutrition faculty and the MS in Human Nutrition’s Coffee Talks.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Complete the capstone course, NUTR 4301, Career Exploration

Explore next steps including TXSTs MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetic Internship.

Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences

Complement your degree with a micro credential

Volunteer for Bobcat Bounty, an on-campus food pantry run by Nutrition students.

Seek out a leadership role with SNO or another organization through Leadership & Service.

Complete a research project in a nutrition faculty member’s group or laboratory.

Join a professional organization in your major or passion such as Dietitians of Central Texas, the Texas Student Dietetic Association, or the American Society of Nutrition .

Attend a professional conference such as the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo, or the American Society of Nutrition .

Deliver a presentation in the TXST undergraduate research conference or at a professional conference.

Strengthen your relationships with faculty as professional references.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Apply to TXSTs MS in Human Nutrition or other graduate programs.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.