The Minor in Data Science is open to students from all backgrounds, majors, and schools of enrollment. There is no application or prerequisites, 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. Once submitted, your form is electronically sent to your school of enrollment for review. Do not email your form. Allow 5 business days before emailing your school of enrollment to follow-up on your declaration.
Step 4: Meet with an Advisor (optional)
Meet with the academic advisor for questions about completing the minor. Virtual drop-in advising is available during the fall and spring semester while classes are in session, and unavailable during the summer. Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fall 2026
Tuesdays
11.00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Join Zoom or visit the Office of Student Support in the Data Science Building.
Step 5: Register for Courses
Once the minor declaration form is approved and processed by your school of enrollment, you will see the minor reflected in SIS and be able to enroll in DS courses.
