Fall 2026 Admissions Events & Info Sessions

Fall 2026 Admissions Events & Info Sessions

Recruitment & Admissions Events

Meet the Berkeley MA Statistics & Data Science team on campus, at conferences, and online. Bring your questions about curriculum, admissions, funding, and career outcomes.

๐ŸŽ“ Fee waiver: UC & CSU CA residents
๐Ÿค Chat with our Peer Ambassadors
๐Ÿ’ป Virtual & in-person options

Tip: Look for our Peer Ambassadorsโ€”current MA Stats students who can share firstโ€‘hand advice on courses, recruiting, and life at Berkeley.

โœจ Confirmed Fall 2026 Events

Plan your calendar with our locked-in admissions timelines and fair sessions below.

Graduate Admissions Summer Series

Web Series Diversity in Graduate Education Virtual

Whether you are applying this year or just exploring your options, this webinar series will guide you through every step of the journey. Each Wednesday!

๐Ÿ“ Location: Virtual
๐Ÿ“… Dates: โ€“

UC Berkeley MASDS Admissions & Information Session (August 2026)

Virtual Information Session Q&A

Join the UC Berkeley Department of Statistics for a virtual info session on our intensive, 10-month Master of Arts in Statistics & Data Science. Learn how this top-tier professional degree prepares you for immediate success in industry roles.

๐Ÿ“ Location: VIRTUAL
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT

UC Berkeley MASDS Admissions & Information Session (Sept. 2026)

Virtual Information Session Q&A

Join the UC Berkeley Department of Statistics for a virtual info session on our intensive, 10-month Master of Arts in Statistics & Data Science. Learn how this top-tier professional degree prepares you for immediate success in industry roles.

๐Ÿ“ Location: VIRTUAL
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT

San Josรฉ State University Graduate and Professional Programs Fair

Inโ€‘person Graduate School Fair

Meet our team to explore the Berkeley MASDS, admissions tips, and career outcomes. Peer Ambassadors will be on hand to share their experience.

๐Ÿ“ Location: San Jose, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

UC Merced Fall 2026 Graduate & Professional School Fair

Inโ€‘person Graduate School Fair

Meet our team to explore the Berkeley MASDS, admissions tips, and career outcomes. Peer Ambassadors will be on hand to share their experience.

๐Ÿ“ Location: Merced, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

5th-Year MA Statistics & Data Science Info Session

Inโ€‘person Graduate School Fair

Unlock the fast track to your graduate degree at the 5th-Year Master of Arts in Statistics & Data Science (MASDS) Info Session! Open to UC Berkeley undergraduates of all majors.

๐Ÿ“ Location: Gateway B1019
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT

UC Berkeley Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair

Virtual Graduate School Fair Peer Ambassadors

Join our the UC Berkeley Graduate Diversity Admissions fair virtually this October. Our session titled, "Beyond the Numbers: The MA in Statistics & Data Science at UC Berkeley" will cover admissions requirements, financial aid, and provide an opportunity to speak with current students of the MASDS program.

๐Ÿ“ Location: VIRTUAL
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT

UC Davis โ€“ Graduate and Law School Fair

Inโ€‘person Graduate School Fair

Meet our team to explore the Berkeley MASDS, admissions tips, and career outcomes. Peer Ambassadors will be on hand to share their experience.

๐Ÿ“ Location: Davis, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

ADMIT UCLA: Graduate & Professional School Fair

Inโ€‘person Graduate School Fair

Meet our team to explore the Berkeley MASDS, admissions tips, and career outcomes. Peer Ambassadors will be on hand to share their experience.

๐Ÿ“ Location: Los Angeles, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT

Grace Hopper Celebration

Inโ€‘person Conference

EVENT CANCELED โ€” Grace Hopper Celebration 2026

The 2026 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC26) has been canceled. While we're disappointed that we won't have the opportunity to connect with attendees in person, our commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in statistics, data science, and technology remains unchanged.

The UC Berkeley Department of Statistics is extending application fee waivers to eligible GHC26 registrants interested in our MA in Statistics & Data Science program for Fall 2027 admission.

Fee Waiver Request Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

๐Ÿ“ Location: Anaheim, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date: Oct 27-30, 2026

SACNAS Annual Conference

Inโ€‘person Conference

In collaboration with the UC Berkeley Graduate Division, our Master of Arts in Statistics and Data Science team will be on site to connect with future STEM leaders! Stop by booths 601/603 to chat about our program, Fall 2027 admissions, and funding opportunities. 

๐Ÿ“ Location: Long Beach, CA
๐Ÿ“… Date:

WE26: Society of Women Engineers

Inโ€‘person Conference

Our Master of Arts in Statistics and Data Science team will be on site to connect with future STEM leaders at WE26! Stop by booth 11105 to chat about our program, Fall 2027 admissions, and funding opportunities. 

๐Ÿ“ Location: Boston, MA
๐Ÿ“… Date:

2026 Graduate + Professional Schools Fair (UCSB)

In-Person Peer Ambassadors

Meet our team to explore the Berkeley MASDS, admissions tips, and career outcomes. Peer Ambassadors will be on hand to share their experience. 

๐Ÿ“ Location: UC Santa Barbara
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

UC Berkeley MASDS Admissions & Information Session (Nov. 2026)

Virtual Peer Ambassadors

Join the UC Berkeley Department of Statistics for a virtual info session on our intensive, 10-month Master of Arts in Statistics & Data Science. Learn how this top-tier professional degree prepares you for immediate success in industry roles.. 

๐Ÿ“ Location: VIRTUAL
๐Ÿ“… Date:
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT
More dates coming soon: Additional UC/CSU campuses, national diversity conferences, and virtual info sessions will be added here. Check back or join our list to get updates.

Talk with Peer Ambassadors

Our Peer Ambassadors are current MA Statistics & Data Science studentsโ€”often from diverse academic and industry backgroundsโ€”who can share candid insights on coursework, recruiting, and life at Berkeley. Look for โ€œPeer Ambassadorโ€ badges at events, or connect ahead of time:

Meet the Peer Ambassadors

Questions before an event? Email Stat-MA@berkeley.edu. If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior.