First-year students apply to the major in their second semester and will know their admission decision in the summer.
Deadlines for Fall 2026 Entry
| Application Opens | Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Recommendations Due | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET |
| Admission Decisions Released | Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| Deadline to Respond to Offer | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Waitlist Closes | Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 |
Upcoming Admitted Student Events
BSDS Admitted Student Session (Virtual)
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. ET
Aligning Your Academic & Career Goals (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Inside Data Science at UVA: A Conversation with Prince Afriyie and Community Networking (UVA Fairfax campus)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET | Register
Career Services Overview / Special Info for Finance & Consulting (Virtual)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. ET
Please note that these sessions are only available to newly admitted BSDS students. Newly admitted students will receive an email with additional information and instructions on how to register for these events. For more information about the BSDS program, review the program page or reach out to sdsadmissions@virginia.edu.
Upcoming Admissions Events
BSDS Information Session at Summer Orientation
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
Please note that these sessions are intended for incoming-first year UVA students. First-year students will receive an email with additional information about these sessions. Additionally, students may review the information and instructions provided by Orientation and Transition Programs. For more information about the BSDS program, review the program page or reach out to sdsadmissions@virginia.edu.
Engage with Us
Sign up for an event or schedule a 1:1 admissions advising appointment or drop-in Q&A. Our team is here to help every step of the way. Note all events are in Eastern Time and are virtual, unless otherwise noted.