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The School of Data Science admissions team (from left): Sadie Royal Collins, Degi Betcher, Kristen Greer, and Jacob Angelo.
The School of Data Science admissions team (from left): Sadie Royal Collins, Degi Betcher, Kristen Greer, and Jacob Angelo.

Check out the information below for all the ways you can learn about our degree programs:

Tours of the School of Data Science 

Register for an in-person Student Ambassador-led tour of the School of Data Science. These 30-minute tours are offered during the academic year on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and select other days. Student Ambassadors will highlight what it's like to be a student at the School of Data Science and all the features of our new building, which opened in June 2024. 

Tours are open to all prospective School of Data Science undergraduate and graduate students. For a large group tour or to request a tour on a different day, email  sdsadmissions@virginia.edu  to coordinate your visit. 

B.S. in Data Science

  • Connect with our Admissions Ambassadors who are here to answer your questions and be an additional resource as you consider the data science major. Feel free to email one directly with questions about the School and student life. You can also meet ambassadors in person at the following weekly events (during the academic year):

    • Ambassador-hosted Drop-In Hours: Newcomb Hall, Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Outside the 2nd floor dining hall

    • Ambassador-hosted Drop-In Hours: School of Data Science, Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Student Affairs/Admissions Suite on 1st floor

    • Ambassador-led School Tours: School of Data Science, Fridays at 12:00 p.m.; 1st floor lobby

  • High school students should contact the  Office of Undergraduate Admission  for questions related to first-year admission.  

  • Current first-year UVA students may email  sdsadmissions@virginia.edu  with questions related to the application process, prerequisites, course requirements, etc.  
  • Check out our on-Grounds and virtual events for first-year students, offered throughout the academic year.  

M.S. in Data Science or Ph.D. in Data Science  

Other ways to learn more about the School of Data Science: 

Check out our Admissions Blog, sign up for the School of Data Science newsletter, attend an upcoming event, or follow us on social media:

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