First-year students apply to the major in their second semester and will know their admission decision in the summer.
Deadlines for Fall 2027 Entry
Assured Enrollment Timeline
| Intent to Enroll Form Opens | Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 |
| Intent to Enroll Form Deadline | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Assured Enrollment Decisions Released | Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 |
| Deadline to Respond to Offer | Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 |
Regular Application Timeline
| Application Opens | Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 at 12 p.m. ET |
| Admission Decisions Released | Friday, June 11, 2027 |
| Deadline to Respond to Offer | Friday, June 18, 2027 |
| Waitlist Closes | Sunday, Aug. 1, 2027 |
Upcoming Admissions Events
Virtual BSDS Information Session
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. ET | Register
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. ET | Register
UVA Data Science & AI Night
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. ET | Register
B.S. in Data Science Night: From Major to Meaningful Career
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 | 5:30-7 p.m. ET | Register
UVA Family Weekend 2026: Data and Donuts
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET | Register
Engage with Us
Sign up for an event, schedule a 1:1 admissions advising appointment, or join a drop-in Q&A. Our team is here to help every step of the way. All events are in Eastern Time and virtual unless otherwise noted.
