April 21, 2021

Congratulations, New Bears!

While we wish we could be meeting you in person for Cal Day, the COVID-19 pandemic precludes our usual gathering at this time.

Instead, the Data Science Undergraduate Studies Program is excited to host a series of online resources and virtual events to welcome our newly admitted students.

If you are interested in learning more about Data Science at Cal, please explore our Cal Week events here!

Cal Week Data Science Events

Cal Week Data Science Events

Monday, April 26, 2021, 4:00-4:45pm PDT - Data Science Information Session for First-Year Students

In this online webinar, advisors will discuss the Data Science academic program at UC Berkeley including the major and minor, and answer student questions. Information will be tailored to students entering as first-years directly from high school. Register before the start of the event HERE.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 11:00am-12:00pm PDT - Data Science Information Session for Transfer Students

In this online webinar, advisors will discuss the Data Science academic program at UC Berkeley including the major and minor, and answer student questions. Information will be tailored to students entering as junior transfers. Register before the start of the event HERE.

Thursday, April 29, 2021, 4:00-4:45pm PDT - Ask Me Anything with Professor Ani Adhikari

Faculty Director of Pedagogy and Teaching Professor Ani Adhikari will answer questions from prospective students and parents. Register before the start of the event HERE.

Friday, April 30, 2021, 11:00-11:45am PDT - Data Science Student Panel

Open to all interested students, this panel will provide an opportunity for current students to provide perspectives and answer questions about Data Science classes and educational programs including student clubs, research opportunities and career preparation. Register before the start of the event HERE.

Learn More

Explore the Data Science Major

Explore the Data Science Minor

Get Involved!

Research

Want to get hands-on experience and build your professional portfolio working on data science projects in a small team? The Data Science Discovery Research Program matches 100-200 students every semester with on-campus and community-based partners working on data science projects of all kinds.

Student Teams

The Data Science Education Program is driven by students. Every semester, over 100 students join our faculty and staff on teams developing curriculum and infrastructure, teaching courses,  supporting advising and consulting services as peers, and much more. Learn more about our student opportunities!

Meet the Data Science Community

  • Check out profiles of faculty, staff and students working in Data Science at Cal.

  • Check out alumni profiles from our first graduating class in 2019.

  • Watch more videos from the Data Science Education Program.

  • Have more questions? Contact our peer advisors at ds-peer-advising@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail). They can answer questions over email or set up a time to chat with you online.