The MSDS Residential program will begin in August, with one annual application cycle. We offer two application options: Priority Decision and Regular Decision.
Priority Decision is for those wishing to be considered for early admission and need-based financial aid. The deadline for Priority Decision is January 6, 2025, and applicants will receive an admission decision on March 7, 2025. Priority applicants must respond to the offer of admission in their application portal by March 31, 2025.
Some applicants applying for Priority Decision may be Deferred to Regular Decision, meaning we will re-review their applications in the Regular Decision round.
Regular Decision is for all other applicants, with a deadline of March 17, 2025. Applications for Regular Decision will receive an admission decision on April 4, 2025. Regular Decision applicants must respond to the offer of admission their application portal by April 15, 2025.
Waitlist offers are made on a space-available basis and vary year to year. If we can make any offers from the waitlist, it would happen in May, June, or July. If we can make any offers, we will give you a call, and if you accept, you must submit your tuition deposit within 72 hours to secure your spot in the cohort; note that waitlist offers may not request a deferral. The waitlist closes on August 1.
All deadlines close at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
Upcoming Events
- MSDS Residential Virtual Information Sessions every other Wednesday
- MSDS Residential On-Grounds Information Session at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 25
- MSDS Residential and Online Open House at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15 during Datapalooza
- Student Ambassador led tours of the new building on Fridays at noon
Visit our events page to register.
Deadlines for Fall 2025 Entry
Event | Priority Decision | Regular Decision |
|---|---|---|
Application Opens | Aug. 15, 2024 | |
Application Deadline | Jan. 6, 2025 | Mar. 17, 2025 |
Deadline for Supplementary Materials* | Jan. 13, 2025 | Mar. 24, 2025 |
FAFSA Deadline (Preferred) | Mar. 1, 2025 | |
Decision Release Date | Mar. 7, 2025 | Apr. 4, 2025 |
Deadline to Respond to Offer | Mar. 31, 2025 | Apr. 15, 2025 |
Offers from the Waitlist (if available) | May-July 2025 | |
Waitlist Closes | Aug. 1, 2025 | |
*Supplementary Materials include transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS test scores (if required), and letter(s) of recommendation. We do not accept research papers, articles, statements of purpose, GRE scores, or other supplementary items aside from those required for the application.
For questions about the application process, check out the Frequently Asked Questions or schedule a time to meet with the admissions team.
