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Do you have questions about the B.S. in Data Science program or how to apply? Assistant Director of Admissions Jacob Angelo is here to explain the curriculum, prerequisite coursework, and the application process. Schedule an appointment to review your resume and discuss an application strategy.
Future Data Scientists
We're looking to craft a community of motivated scholars who:
- Are passionate about collaboratively solving the world's challenges using data science
- Want to apply their intellectual curiosity around data science to a broad range of compelling contexts
- Are ready to engage with a rigorous STEM curriculum
- Recognize the value of diverse perspectives and strive to build and contribute to our inclusive community
The BSDS is a three-year program; students apply to the major as an internal transfer in the spring of their first year. Prospective high school students interested in the major should refer to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for more information about the first-year admission process.
Are you a current first-year UVA student? Connect with us to learn more. You are also welcome to reach out to our BSDS Student Ambassadors.
Assured Enrollment to BSDS for First-Year Students
Secure Your Place Early In the Data Science Major
The School of Data Science is piloting Assured Enrollment into the B.S. in Data Science, giving University of Virginia first-year students the opportunity to engage early with the School and secure a place in the major. Participants receive priority course registration for Fall 2027, personalized academic advising, invitations to signature School events, and early access to a close-knit data science community, allowing them to build meaningful connections from their first year at UVA.
Admissions Process for Fall 2027
Application details will be posted in early August 2026. First-year students can connect with us during Summer Orientation to learn more about the admissions process.
Prerequisites for Admission
The BSDS program has prerequisites of the following two courses, which must be completed or in progress at the time of application:
- DS 1001: Foundations of Data Science (3 credits)
- DS 1002: Programming for Data Science (3 credits) - Refer to our FAQs for alternatives to DS 1002.
Both courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters, can be taken in any order, do not have prerequisites, and may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite courses must be taken for a grade and not CR/NC. The Undergraduate Record represents the official repository for academic program requirements.
While Calculus I is not a prerequisite for admission, we recommend taking MATH 1191 and 1192/1210/1310, etc. as a first year at UVA.
Application Timeline
First-year students apply to the major in their second semester and will know their admission decision in the summer.
- Application Opens: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
- Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
- Admission Decisions Released: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Deadline to Respond to Offer: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Rolling Admissions: Through July 15, 2026
- Waitlist Closes: Aug. 1, 2026
Enrolling students should refer to the FAQs for next steps.
Other Ways to Learn Data Science
Due to the three-year structure of the BSDS program, only first-year students may apply. Most students transfer from the College of Arts and Sciences, though students may apply for transfer from any other school of enrollment, such as engineering.
Second-, third-, and fourth-year students, as well as transfer students, may pursue the undergraduate Minor in Data Science and/or consider one of our graduate programs.
