Welcome to CDSS Student Services
Student Services at the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is committed to supporting undergraduate students holistically as they develop individual paths to success. Student Services aims to ensure that each student feels seen, supported, and successful throughout their journey at UC Berkeley, both academically and outside of the classroom. From arrival as a new student to preparing for a career beyond graduation, CDSS Student Services provides comprehensive advising, resources, and programs to help students succeed.
FAQs: Undergraduate Students in Computer Science, Data Science, and Statistics
Learn more about college requirements, majors, degree programs, class availability, and more. Please note this FAQ section will be updated as new information becomes available.
Have additional questions? Please email cdss-undergrad@berkeley.edu.
Academic Advising
CDSS faculty and staff believe computing, data science, and statistics are for everyone, and college advisors are ready to be a thought partner in a student's academic and professional journey at Berkeley. Advisors support each student’s journey by navigating course planning, degree progress, and extracurricular exploration.
Admissions and Prospective Students
Ready to apply to Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society? CDSS admits students in their first year of study or in advanced standing at the junior level.
CDSS student programs and opportunities
CDSS Student Services offers a range of programs designed to enhance students’ academic experience and prepare students for future opportunities:
- Data Discovery: Engage in hands-on research addressing real-world challenges using data, in partnership with faculty, companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations.
- Career Support: Experience tailored career workshops, coaching, and networking events to help students achieve their professional aspirations.
- Community Building: Join student organizations, participate in leadership committees, and connect with peers to enrich the college experience.
- Transfer Empowerment Program: Benefit from dedicated programming that helps transfer students transition smoothly and succeed at Berkeley
- Academic Departments and Programs: CDSS departments and programs offer a range of major-specific opportunities for students
Learn more about CDSS student programs and opportunities
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ)
CDSS is committed to making data science and computing inviting, engaging, and respectful for people of diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements and Academic Policies
Find essential topics for undergraduate students, covering degree requirements and academic policies. Understand key policies on registration and enrollment, semester limits, transfer credits, and more. Visit the Degree Requirements and Academic Policies page.
Graduate Education
Explore master’s and PhD programs in computer science and statistics, including programs with interdisciplinary designated emphases in data science.
Contact
CDSS Student Services
For support from CDSS Student Services, please email:
cdss-undergrad@berkeley.edu.
Register for Classes
Student Life
Education extends far beyond the classroom at UC Berkeley. Check out the diverse range of data science and computing student organizations offered to Berkeley students:
- Association of Women Engineers in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (AWE)
- Black Engineering & Science Student Association (BESSA)
- Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (HES)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Bias Busters
- Blockchain at Berkeley
- Statistics Graduate Students Association (SGSA)
- Align: Undergraduate Society for Computational Biology