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, you will see the minor reflected in SIS and be able to enroll in DS courses.