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 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.
