The Minor in Data Science is open to students from all backgrounds, majors, and schools of enrollment. There is no application, and entry to the minor is not competitive.
Step 1: Declare a Major
Declare a major within your current school of enrollment. Your major must be reflected in SIS for the minor declaration to be processed.
Step 2: Review Minor Requirements
Map out courses you have already taken toward the minor and your plan to complete any outstanding requirements, paying special attention to your school’s policy of double-counting courses and the requirement of three DS courses. Send questions about minor requirements and the declaration process to sdsminor@virginia.edu.
Step 3: Declare the Data Science Minor
Complete this minor declaration form.
Step 4: Meet with an Advisor (optional)
Meet with the Student Success Advisor for questions about completing the minor. Drop-in advising hours are offered virtually during the fall and spring semester while classes are in session. Drop-ins are first come, first served.
Spring 2025 Advising Drop-In Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30-4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom
Step 5: Register for Courses
Once the minor declaration form is approved and processed by your school of enrollment (allow 5 business days before emailing your school of enrollment to follow-up on your declaration), you will see the minor reflected in SIS and be able to enroll in DS courses.