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Admission to the Data Science Major

All undergraduate students admitted to RU New-Brunswick are eligible to pursue either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

Declaration of Major

To declare the major -for both the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees- students must complete the two foundational courses outlined below (with a Grade of C or better) and decide on one of the five available tracks, and finally complete the forms according to their specific school.

For SAS Students

For the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) students, you can conveniently add the Data Science major to your academic plan using MyMajor.

For Other Rutgers-New Brunswick Students

For students in other schools, it is essential to complete the required forms corresponding to your school to include the Data Science major in your academic journey officially. Here are the links to the respective forms:

Double Majors

  • There are currently no Data Science restrictions on double majors.
  • Computer Science Major (198/198S) and Data Science Major – any track (Computer Science track (219S)/ Economics track (219E)/Statistics track (219T)/Societal Impact track (219O) may be combined as a Double Major.

Major/Minor Restrictions

  • As of Nov. 2025, Data Science-Statistics Track (219T) majors can minor in Statistics (960).
  • As of Nov. 15, 2023, Computer Science (198) Minor and Data Science Major – any track (Computer Science track (219S)/ Economics track (219E)/Statistics track (219T)/Societal Impact track (219O) may be combined as a Major/Minor combination.
  • Computer Science Major (198/198S) may be combined with Data Science (219) Minor (any track) for a Major/Minor combination.
  • Please visit Visit Major - Minor Restrictions Page

Minor Fulfillment on Degree Navigator

Degree Navigator uses the course you completed to fulfill the first possible requirement it can. That doesn't mean that's where it remains! As you take more courses toward the track of your intention, Degree Navigator will re-assign courses to the appropriate requirement(s). 

Data Science Major Honors Criteria

The Data Science UG program established the following criteria to honor the outstanding students in the DS Major.
Current or Cumulative GPA must be greater than 3.25 AND

o Major GPA > 3.60: Honors 
o Major GPA > 3.75: High Honors
o Major GPA > 3.90: Highest Honors
• GPAs are rounded up if the third decimal place exceeds 5.

UPDATES

📣Update to Data in Context Course Code (30.3.2026)

  • With the release of the Schedule of Classes, Data in Context is now officially listed under the course code 04:547:225.
  • If you previously completed this requirement under the former course code 04:189:220, you do NOT need to retake the course, your requirement has already been fulfilled.
  • We also anticipate that this course will be offered in the summer. At this time, the course code for the summer offering has not yet been confirmed. Additional updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Data Science team at

📣New Capstone Course for BS in Data Science, Chemical Data Science Track – Spring 2026

The Chemistry Department is offering a new Chemical Data Science (CDS) capstone course in Spring 2026: CHEM 487/542, Special Topics in Physical Chemistry: Chemical Data Science. The course will be taught by Professor Chong Sun. This capstone is designed specifically for students pursuing BS in Data Science, Chemical Data Science track. Students who are interested or who have questions about the course are encouraged to contact Professor Sun directly at .

📣As of Nov. 2025, Data Science-Statistics Track (219T) majors can minor in Statistics (960).

📣Announcement: Change to Data Science Minor and Certificate Requirements- Effective April 1, 2025

Please note that the Capstone Project is no longer required to complete the Data Science Minor or the Data Science Certificate. This change applies to all students pursuing the minor or certificate as of the effective date. If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact us at .

Please note that the capstone requirement will also be removed from Degree Navigator (DN) in the near future to reflect this update.

📣Data Science Major Declaration Change- Effective February 26, 2025

Students can declare the Data Science Major after the successful completion of Data101 AND Statistical Inference (or one of its equivalent courses) only. The Data Management course is no longer required to declare the Data Science major, but it is still a requirement for the DS degree completion. 

 📣BS in Data Science, Chemical Data Science Track

Beginning in Fall 2024, the BS in Data Science program offers a B.S in Data Science, Chemical Data Science track. This interdisciplinary track is housed within the Rutgers–New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences and is jointly supported by the Departments of Computer Science, Statistics, and Chemistry and Chemical Biology. To learn more about the new track, please view the webpage and email us at if you have any questions.

Undergraduate Advisors

If you require further clarification or assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at .

International Students

Rutgers Global International Student and Scholar Services recommends that international students reach out to Mohini Mukherjee, Executive Director of International Student Services, at , or Maya Sarno, Associate Director of International Student Advising and Support, at for any inquiries.

The Data Science Field

To explore the Data Science career pathway, internships, job opportunities, and other relevant topics, please visit the Home webpage and click 'Read More".

We are all here to guide and support you on your academic journey!

Important Upcoming Events (Spring 2026)

Admitted Student Open House 2026- Saturday, April 11, 2026 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) 

Students who have been admitted to at least one Rutgers–New Brunswick school are invited to attend Open House. The Data Science UG team will be present at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Livingston Campus. 

Due to space limitations, students can bring up to two guests with them to Admitted Student Open House. Guests do not need to be registered. Register here:  https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1UyCAW6/rutgers-new-brunswick-admitted-student-open-house-41126-4a8fUX6B7F/overview

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