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 12 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 | Aug. 1, 2026 |
Upcoming Admissions Events
BSDS Application Overview
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m.| Register
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
BSDS Application Open House
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 | 11 am – 2 p.m. | Register
BSDS Application Help & Resume Review
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 11 am – 1 p.m. | Register
BSDS Application Essay Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
BSDS Information Session
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
BSDS Student Ambassador Panel
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
BSDS Student Ambassador Project Overview
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Register
BSDS Application Drop-In Hours
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Register
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Register
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
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 Standard Time and are virtual, unless otherwise noted.